- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,462 Gs (₨588) | ₨519 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 26,335 Gs (₨564) | ₨600 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,737 Gs (₨273) | ₨218 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,692 Gs (₨100) | ₨106 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,035 Gs (₨215) | ₨119 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,546 Gs (₨204) | ₨83 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (₨412) | ₨475 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,246 Gs (₨241) | ₨155 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,595 Gs (₨120) | ₨40 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,081 Gs (₨152) | ₨306 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,589 Gs (₨976) | ₨2,412 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,000 Gs (₨214) | ₨117 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,473 Gs (₨74) | ₨55 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,511,090 Gs (₨96,593) | ₨57,565 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,362,960 Gs (₨50,597) | ₨34,501 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462,085 Gs (₨9,894) | ₨8,108 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (₨130,223) | ₨43,451 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (₨57,755) | ₨27,632 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (₨10,258) | ₨6,606 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 351,429 Gs (₨7,525) | ₨2,652 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,752,530 Gs (₨58,938) | ₨40,458 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 599,052 Gs (₨12,827) | ₨11,188 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,343 Gs (₨607) | ₨525 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,244 Gs (₨990) | ₨1,031 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 316,000 Gs (₨6,766) | ₨2,625 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 248,654 Gs (₨5,324) | ₨4,420 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458,140 Gs (₨9,810) | ₨6,378 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,918 Gs (₨7,493) | ₨5,495 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,416,000 Gs (₨2,942,412) | ₨1,785,070 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (₨133) | ₨83 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (₨3,411) | ₨2,546 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (₨438) | ₨217 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (₨605) | ₨552 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (₨2,430) | ₨2,122 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (₨621) | ₨393 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,088 Gs (₨366) | ₨240 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (₨521) | ₨335 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (₨259) | ₨139 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (₨207) | ₨104 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,673 Gs (₨935) | ₨547 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (₨1,972) | ₨1,534 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,685 Gs (₨1,471) | ₨1,157 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174,174 Gs (₨3,729) | ₨3,937 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,441 Gs (₨3,371) | ₨3,075 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (₨599) | ₨519 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (₨372) | ₨365 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (₨264) | ₨388 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,733,330 Gs (₨79,940) | ₨55,747 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₨26) | ₨28 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 Gs (₨4,282) | ₨3,919 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,967 Gs (₨278) | ₨173 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,756 prices entered by 562 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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