Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (¥629) | ¥941 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (¥472) | ¥695 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (¥147) | ¥426 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (¥82) | ¥203 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (¥183) | ¥244 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (¥148) | ¥653 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (¥230) | ¥888 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (¥172) | ¥792 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,228 Gs (¥99) | ¥389 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (¥99) | ¥306 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (¥488) | ¥1,351 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (¥174) | ¥185 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (¥32) | ¥246 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (¥72,805) | ¥295,978 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,100,030 Gs (¥33,443) | ¥169,167 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (¥5,442) | ¥25,258 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (¥48,635) | ¥144,655 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,959,040 Gs (¥31,198) | ¥80,593 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269,121 Gs (¥4,286) | ¥13,235 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (¥1,235) | ¥4,060 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,756,270 Gs (¥27,969) | ¥55,604 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609,226 Gs (¥9,702) | ¥10,692 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,567 Gs (¥343) | ¥778 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,293 Gs (¥259) | ¥2,599 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269,773 Gs (¥4,296) | ¥6,849 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181,592 Gs (¥2,892) | ¥4,780 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (¥6,835) | ¥8,249 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296,150 Gs (¥4,716) | ¥12,511 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,065,300 Gs (¥1,195,419) | ¥2,585,890 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (¥91) | ¥135 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,538 Gs (¥2,461) | ¥10,445 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,600 Gs (¥487) | ¥1,225 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,693 Gs (¥680) | ¥1,626 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,867 Gs (¥2,004) | ¥6,148 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs (¥391) | ¥812 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,082 Gs (¥240) | ¥655 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,817 Gs (¥363) | ¥501 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,303 Gs (¥116) | ¥170 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,674 Gs (¥170) | ¥229 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,720 Gs (¥696) | ¥2,983 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,178 Gs (¥1,197) | ¥3,633 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,382 Gs (¥1,121) | ¥3,657 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (¥1,785) | ¥12,969 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (¥2,692) | ¥6,422 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,347 Gs (¥420) | ¥1,122 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,280 Gs (¥339) | ¥445 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,592 Gs (¥185) | ¥556 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,156,180 Gs (¥66,187) | ¥52,544 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (¥19) | ¥40 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,073 Gs (¥3,712) | ¥9,497 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,398 Gs (¥182) | ¥525 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 63% cheaper than in Japan
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