Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,983 Gs (₨755) | ₨606 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,278 Gs (₨667) | ₨649 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,492 Gs (₨200) | ₨252 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,912 Gs (₨116) | ₨111 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,929 Gs (₨258) | ₨122 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,934 Gs (₨211) | ₨114 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,233 Gs (₨430) | ₨508 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,078 Gs (₨238) | ₨181 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,134 Gs (₨145) | ₨46 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,091 Gs (₨120) | ₨366 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,191 Gs (₨877) | ₨2,502 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,034 Gs (₨237) | ₨127 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,832 Gs (₨67) | ₨56 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,848,170 Gs (₨90,786) | ₨54,670 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,578,830 Gs (₨60,840) | ₨36,369 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 351,017 Gs (₨8,281) | ₨9,463 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,314,020 Gs (₨54,592) | ₨48,807 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470,600 Gs (₨34,694) | ₨29,928 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 266,641 Gs (₨6,291) | ₨8,151 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 167,117 Gs (₨3,943) | ₨2,478 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,030,480 Gs (₨47,903) | ₨39,996 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713,846 Gs (₨16,841) | ₨12,115 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,037 Gs (₨449) | ₨593 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,206 Gs (₨382) | ₨773 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301,970 Gs (₨7,124) | ₨2,113 | + 237% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236,044 Gs (₨5,569) | ₨3,540 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479,435 Gs (₨11,311) | ₨6,553 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343,760 Gs (₨8,110) | ₨5,618 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,284,400 Gs (₨2,082,808) | ₨1,997,080 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,091 Gs (₨144) | ₨112 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 148,195 Gs (₨3,496) | ₨1,892 | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,364 Gs (₨716) | ₨311 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,592 Gs (₨934) | ₨401 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,553 Gs (₨2,726) | ₨1,433 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22,638 Gs (₨534) | ₨514 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,773 Gs (₨443) | ₨312 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,733 Gs (₨560) | ₨305 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,446 Gs (₨128) | ₨189 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,420 Gs (₨199) | ₨134 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41,582 Gs (₨981) | ₨388 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,214 Gs (₨1,892) | ₨1,486 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs (₨1,665) | ₨1,191 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199,342 Gs (₨4,703) | ₨3,621 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,855 Gs (₨3,441) | ₨3,615 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,184 Gs (₨689) | ₨885 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,231 Gs (₨312) | ₨325 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (₨157) | ₨393 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,043,170 Gs (₨71,795) | ₨55,804 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 833 Gs (₨20) | ₨4.62 | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196,363 Gs (₨4,633) | ₨4,179 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,249 Gs (₨265) | ₨217 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,806 prices entered by 518 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan
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