- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,851 Gs (₨669) | ₨528 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,271 Gs (₨634) | ₨604 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (₨266) | ₨214 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (₨111) | ₨108 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (₨257) | ₨121 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (₨227) | ₨82 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (₨431) | ₨437 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (₨230) | ₨153 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (₨129) | ₨40 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (₨151) | ₨314 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (₨1,047) | ₨2,141 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (₨221) | ₨117 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (₨84) | ₨55 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (₨114,267) | ₨57,018 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (₨65,920) | ₨35,866 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (₨11,677) | ₨7,949 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (₨116,443) | ₨44,615 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (₨39,579) | ₨25,314 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (₨4,791) | ₨6,795 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (₨4,596) | ₨2,652 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (₨61,697) | ₨39,920 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (₨13,729) | ₨11,091 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (₨701) | ₨499 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (₨1,493) | ₨947 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (₨6,740) | ₨2,542 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (₨7,416) | ₨4,026 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (₨10,444) | ₨6,025 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (₨8,178) | ₨5,302 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (₨3,086,698) | ₨1,796,100 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (₨136) | ₨89 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (₨3,736) | ₨2,526 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (₨673) | ₨227 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (₨1,182) | ₨639 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (₨3,361) | ₨2,133 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (₨898) | ₨444 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (₨471) | ₨268 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (₨959) | ₨340 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (₨267) | ₨142 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (₨373) | ₨109 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (₨1,218) | ₨627 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (₨2,192) | ₨1,501 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (₨1,535) | ₨1,126 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (₨5,800) | ₨3,688 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (₨3,922) | ₨3,095 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (₨588) | ₨526 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (₨330) | ₨391 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (₨320) | ₨548 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,750,000 Gs (₨84,035) | ₨54,726 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₨27) | ₨29 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (₨5,452) | ₨3,850 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (₨218) | ₨182 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan
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