Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,522 Gs (₨1,882) | ₨851 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (₨1,306) | ₨952 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,649 Gs (₨501) | ₨348 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,647 Gs (₨263) | ₨169 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (₨538) | ₨282 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (₨569) | ₨250 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (₨810) | ₨1,139 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,306 Gs (₨646) | ₨290 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (₨369) | ₨122 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,627 Gs (₨263) | ₨549 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (₨1,861) | ₨2,784 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (₨474) | ₨289 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (₨111) | ₨191 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (₨172,929) | ₨115,670 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (₨99,749) | ₨70,950 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (₨13,024) | ₨25,995 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (₨130,310) | ₨59,502 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (₨78,284) | ₨50,821 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (₨9,745) | ₨20,152 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (₨3,872) | ₨2,097 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (₨105,051) | ₨71,636 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (₨37,499) | ₨23,262 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (₨1,226) | ₨1,718 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (₨804) | ₨1,977 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (₨15,396) | ₨3,426 | + 349% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (₨11,961) | ₨6,254 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (₨25,518) | ₨13,199 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (₨14,124) | ₨8,569 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (₨3,059,393) | ₨4,456,060 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,360 Gs (₨331) | ₨270 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (₨7,364) | ₨4,626 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (₨847) | ₨1,015 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (₨2,134) | ₨1,391 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (₨5,381) | ₨3,667 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (₨1,101) | ₨521 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (₨813) | ₨922 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (₨1,193) | ₨736 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (₨596) | ₨249 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,792 Gs (₨626) | ₨242 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,727 Gs (₨2,603) | ₨860 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (₨2,965) | ₨3,545 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,058 Gs (₨3,092) | ₨2,089 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (₨6,106) | ₨2,959 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (₨7,790) | ₨7,109 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (₨1,651) | ₨880 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (₨959) | ₨669 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,145 Gs (₨600) | ₨1,106 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (₨221,483) | ₨119,622 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (₨64) | ₨3.79 | + 1598% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 242,016 Gs (₨9,586) | ₨3,764 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (₨391) | ₨415 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,415 prices entered by 507 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan
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