- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (₨682) | ₨557 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (₨659) | ₨619 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (₨276) | ₨219 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (₨115) | ₨108 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (₨267) | ₨122 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (₨236) | ₨79 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (₨447) | ₨613 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (₨239) | ₨156 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (₨134) | ₨39 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (₨157) | ₨283 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (₨1,086) | ₨2,980 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (₨230) | ₨116 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (₨87) | ₨57 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,340,820 Gs (₨100,938) | ₨56,589 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (₨68,402) | ₨35,418 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (₨12,117) | ₨8,319 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (₨120,828) | ₨46,212 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (₨41,069) | ₨29,470 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (₨4,971) | ₨6,959 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (₨4,769) | ₨2,729 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (₨64,020) | ₨41,526 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (₨14,246) | ₨11,677 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (₨728) | ₨499 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (₨1,549) | ₨1,031 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (₨6,993) | ₨2,663 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (₨7,695) | ₨4,551 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (₨10,837) | ₨6,644 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (₨8,486) | ₨6,006 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (₨3,202,918) | ₨2,115,150 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (₨141) | ₨92 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (₨3,877) | ₨2,561 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (₨699) | ₨241 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (₨1,227) | ₨748 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (₨3,488) | ₨2,396 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (₨932) | ₨445 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (₨488) | ₨320 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (₨995) | ₨365 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (₨277) | ₨158 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (₨387) | ₨112 | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (₨1,264) | ₨589 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (₨2,274) | ₨1,589 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (₨1,593) | ₨1,181 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (₨6,019) | ₨3,978 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (₨4,070) | ₨3,176 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (₨611) | ₨1,228 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (₨342) | ₨389 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (₨332) | ₨548 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (₨80,498) | ₨57,145 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₨28) | ₨52 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (₨5,657) | ₨3,979 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (₨227) | ₨281 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan
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