Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,983 Gs (¥545) | ¥1,041 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,278 Gs (¥482) | ¥713 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,492 Gs (¥145) | ¥467 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,912 Gs (¥84) | ¥215 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,929 Gs (¥186) | ¥287 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,934 Gs (¥152) | ¥484 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,233 Gs (¥311) | ¥1,246 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,078 Gs (¥172) | ¥610 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,134 Gs (¥105) | ¥381 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,091 Gs (¥87) | ¥267 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,191 Gs (¥634) | ¥1,801 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,034 Gs (¥171) | ¥223 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,832 Gs (¥48) | ¥242 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,848,170 Gs (¥65,620) | ¥197,391 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,578,830 Gs (¥43,975) | ¥112,128 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 351,017 Gs (¥5,986) | ¥15,296 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,314,020 Gs (¥39,459) | ¥119,023 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470,600 Gs (¥25,077) | ¥92,673 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 266,641 Gs (¥4,547) | ¥11,742 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 167,117 Gs (¥2,850) | ¥3,714 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,030,480 Gs (¥34,624) | ¥37,069 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713,846 Gs (¥12,173) | ¥10,892 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,037 Gs (¥325) | ¥749 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,206 Gs (¥276) | ¥1,906 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301,970 Gs (¥5,149) | ¥6,528 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236,044 Gs (¥4,025) | ¥4,644 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479,435 Gs (¥8,175) | ¥7,956 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343,760 Gs (¥5,862) | ¥13,013 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,284,400 Gs (¥1,505,452) | ¥2,936,380 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,091 Gs (¥104) | ¥143 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 148,195 Gs (¥2,527) | ¥9,633 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,364 Gs (¥518) | ¥1,406 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,592 Gs (¥675) | ¥929 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,553 Gs (¥1,970) | ¥8,740 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22,638 Gs (¥386) | ¥554 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,773 Gs (¥320) | ¥669 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,733 Gs (¥405) | ¥525 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,446 Gs (¥93) | ¥218 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,420 Gs (¥144) | ¥251 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41,582 Gs (¥709) | ¥2,654 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,214 Gs (¥1,368) | ¥3,633 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs (¥1,204) | ¥3,165 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199,342 Gs (¥3,399) | ¥15,347 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,855 Gs (¥2,487) | ¥6,734 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,184 Gs (¥498) | ¥809 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,231 Gs (¥226) | ¥511 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (¥114) | ¥509 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,043,170 Gs (¥51,893) | ¥46,875 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 833 Gs (¥14) | ¥26 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196,363 Gs (¥3,348) | ¥8,766 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,249 Gs (¥192) | ¥477 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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