- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,015 Gs (¥528) | ¥1,023 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 26,542 Gs (¥519) | ¥666 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,663 Gs (¥247) | ¥508 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,639 Gs (¥91) | ¥209 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,354 Gs (¥202) | ¥315 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,514 Gs (¥205) | ¥840 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,480 Gs (¥381) | ¥987 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,404 Gs (¥223) | ¥737 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,746 Gs (¥112) | ¥374 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Gs (¥145) | ¥283 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,201 Gs (¥922) | ¥1,567 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,184 Gs (¥199) | ¥199 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Gs (¥81) | ¥216 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,492,810 Gs (¥126,853) | ¥233,760 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,211,130 Gs (¥62,737) | ¥141,732 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 537,668 Gs (¥10,505) | ¥19,576 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (¥118,820) | ¥131,782 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (¥52,698) | ¥96,756 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (¥9,360) | ¥13,322 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276,256 Gs (¥5,397) | ¥4,129 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,419,990 Gs (¥66,818) | ¥57,750 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543,265 Gs (¥10,614) | ¥16,804 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,413 Gs (¥653) | ¥789 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55,104 Gs (¥1,077) | ¥2,771 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 318,081 Gs (¥6,214) | ¥7,450 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 257,100 Gs (¥5,023) | ¥3,966 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 478,697 Gs (¥9,353) | ¥8,485 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418,974 Gs (¥8,186) | ¥12,667 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,364,500 Gs (¥1,687,340) | ¥2,446,840 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (¥122) | ¥134 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (¥3,112) | ¥9,514 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (¥400) | ¥1,216 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (¥552) | ¥998 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (¥2,217) | ¥3,785 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (¥566) | ¥462 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,171 Gs (¥335) | ¥616 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (¥475) | ¥489 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (¥236) | ¥116 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (¥189) | ¥242 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47,485 Gs (¥928) | ¥3,558 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (¥1,800) | ¥4,603 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,949 Gs (¥1,367) | ¥3,473 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129,519 Gs (¥2,530) | ¥10,390 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 171,170 Gs (¥3,344) | ¥7,389 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (¥546) | ¥959 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (¥340) | ¥466 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (¥241) | ¥561 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500,000 Gs (¥68,381) | ¥53,175 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (¥23) | ¥52 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,256 Gs (¥3,346) | ¥10,820 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,993 Gs (¥234) | ¥527 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01954
JPY
/
PYG
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,708 prices entered by 439 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 31% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 35% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 34% cheaper than in Japan