- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,851 Gs (¥576) | ¥1,039 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,271 Gs (¥546) | ¥691 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (¥229) | ¥441 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (¥96) | ¥203 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (¥221) | ¥288 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (¥196) | ¥754 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (¥371) | ¥924 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (¥198) | ¥683 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (¥111) | ¥401 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (¥130) | ¥280 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (¥901) | ¥1,538 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (¥191) | ¥199 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (¥73) | ¥198 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (¥98,421) | ¥218,000 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (¥56,779) | ¥123,235 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (¥10,058) | ¥21,518 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (¥100,296) | ¥110,576 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (¥34,091) | ¥71,567 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (¥4,127) | ¥12,926 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (¥3,958) | ¥4,101 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (¥53,142) | ¥55,558 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (¥11,825) | ¥16,537 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (¥604) | ¥711 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (¥1,286) | ¥1,838 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (¥5,805) | ¥7,197 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (¥6,388) | ¥4,336 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (¥8,995) | ¥8,421 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (¥7,044) | ¥13,972 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (¥2,658,655) | ¥2,510,720 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (¥117) | ¥145 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (¥3,218) | ¥11,257 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (¥580) | ¥1,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (¥1,018) | ¥1,019 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (¥2,895) | ¥3,622 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (¥773) | ¥612 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (¥405) | ¥707 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (¥826) | ¥455 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (¥230) | ¥137 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (¥321) | ¥229 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (¥1,049) | ¥2,862 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (¥1,888) | ¥3,989 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (¥1,322) | ¥3,357 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (¥4,996) | ¥14,181 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (¥3,378) | ¥7,538 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (¥507) | ¥964 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (¥284) | ¥487 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (¥275) | ¥586 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,750,000 Gs (¥72,382) | ¥49,094 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (¥23) | ¥56 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (¥4,696) | ¥10,897 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (¥188) | ¥468 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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