Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (¥743) | ¥1,145 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs (¥596) | ¥719 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs (¥201) | ¥437 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs (¥103) | ¥211 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs (¥222) | ¥282 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs (¥184) | ¥815 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs (¥291) | ¥951 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs (¥194) | ¥984 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs (¥108) | ¥421 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs (¥103) | ¥268 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs (¥899) | ¥1,770 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs (¥204) | ¥217 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs (¥46) | ¥225 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,062,790 Gs (¥76,447) | ¥194,768 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs (¥41,320) | ¥126,641 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs (¥5,354) | ¥21,178 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs (¥65,381) | ¥142,258 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs (¥32,418) | ¥80,836 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs (¥5,888) | ¥13,643 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs (¥2,311) | ¥3,988 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs (¥44,620) | ¥59,521 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs (¥22,380) | ¥17,809 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs (¥388) | ¥665 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs (¥557) | ¥2,700 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs (¥3,950) | ¥7,941 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs (¥4,164) | ¥4,162 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs (¥9,849) | ¥7,471 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs (¥5,749) | ¥15,388 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,813,800 Gs (¥1,370,101) | ¥2,576,380 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs (¥142) | ¥161 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs (¥3,251) | ¥16,725 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs (¥528) | ¥1,370 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs (¥1,201) | ¥1,955 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs (¥2,202) | ¥3,523 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs (¥828) | ¥2,205 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs (¥362) | ¥648 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs (¥463) | ¥409 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs (¥195) | ¥143 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs (¥211) | ¥184 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs (¥1,520) | ¥3,583 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs (¥1,289) | ¥4,280 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs (¥1,145) | ¥3,593 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs (¥1,882) | ¥20,657 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs (¥2,827) | ¥6,242 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs (¥563) | ¥1,034 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs (¥364) | ¥533 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs (¥179) | ¥526 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs (¥85,540) | ¥58,872 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs (¥41) | ¥41 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs (¥3,298) | ¥11,178 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs (¥169) | ¥554 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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