Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,522 Gs (¥917) | ¥1,023 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (¥636) | ¥714 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,649 Gs (¥244) | ¥519 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,647 Gs (¥128) | ¥198 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (¥262) | ¥315 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (¥277) | ¥629 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (¥395) | ¥962 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,306 Gs (¥315) | ¥902 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (¥180) | ¥574 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,627 Gs (¥128) | ¥285 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (¥906) | ¥1,252 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (¥231) | ¥179 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (¥54) | ¥206 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (¥84,238) | ¥306,878 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (¥48,590) | ¥171,772 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (¥6,344) | ¥28,417 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (¥63,477) | ¥157,603 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (¥38,134) | ¥82,713 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (¥4,747) | ¥24,082 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (¥1,886) | ¥4,709 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (¥51,173) | ¥47,482 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (¥18,266) | ¥32,093 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (¥597) | ¥1,313 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (¥392) | ¥1,878 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (¥7,500) | ¥6,136 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (¥5,827) | ¥5,199 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (¥12,430) | ¥8,989 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (¥6,880) | ¥13,588 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (¥1,490,304) | ¥2,700,660 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,360 Gs (¥161) | ¥165 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (¥3,587) | ¥10,143 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (¥413) | ¥2,497 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (¥1,039) | ¥1,967 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (¥2,621) | ¥5,380 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (¥536) | ¥650 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (¥396) | ¥938 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (¥581) | ¥702 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (¥290) | ¥216 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,792 Gs (¥305) | ¥216 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,727 Gs (¥1,268) | ¥4,060 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (¥1,445) | ¥4,579 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,058 Gs (¥1,506) | ¥3,600 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (¥2,975) | ¥4,000 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (¥3,794) | ¥5,999 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (¥804) | ¥954 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (¥467) | ¥472 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,145 Gs (¥292) | ¥583 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (¥107,890) | ¥67,950 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (¥31) | ¥52 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 242,016 Gs (¥4,670) | ¥9,405 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (¥190) | ¥592 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,414 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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