Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Mexico
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 53% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,760 Gs (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 307 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,531 Gs (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 160 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,703 Gs (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 70 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,566 Gs (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 28 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,085 Gs (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 47 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,040 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,727 Gs (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 94 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,499 Gs (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 50 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,216 Gs (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,206 Gs (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 30 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,491 Gs (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 280 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,204 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,942 Gs (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 25 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,387,270 Gs (Mex$ 12,336) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,277,070 Gs (Mex$ 7,504) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 585,133 Gs (Mex$ 1,340) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,259,990 Gs (Mex$ 7,465) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,938,440 Gs (Mex$ 4,439) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,974 Gs (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 888 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,277 Gs (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 432 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,219,130 Gs (Mex$ 5,082) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,118,420 Gs (Mex$ 2,561) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,932 Gs (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 115 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,451 Gs (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 119 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298,853 Gs (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 979 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 295,415 Gs (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 692 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578,156 Gs (Mex$ 1,324) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474,224 Gs (Mex$ 1,086) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,347,000 Gs (Mex$ 280,165) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,180 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246,453 Gs (Mex$ 564) | Mex$ 583 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,789 Gs (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 93 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,938 Gs (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 218 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 161,160 Gs (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 696 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 79 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,909 Gs (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 63 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 69 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,005 Gs (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 34 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,948 Gs (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 260 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,229 Gs (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 396 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84,105 Gs (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 164 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,976 Gs (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 829 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261,695 Gs (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 904 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 179 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,456 Gs (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 81 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,431 Gs (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 49 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (Mex$ 16,051) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 2.44 | + 370% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,037 Gs (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 888 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,796 Gs (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 74 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,060 prices entered by 891 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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