- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,015 Gs (₨549) | ₨502 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 26,542 Gs (₨540) | ₨567 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,663 Gs (₨257) | ₨223 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,639 Gs (₨94) | ₨104 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,354 Gs (₨211) | ₨116 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,514 Gs (₨214) | ₨88 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,480 Gs (₨396) | ₨465 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,404 Gs (₨232) | ₨146 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,746 Gs (₨117) | ₨39 | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Gs (₨151) | ₨252 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,201 Gs (₨960) | ₨1,400 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,184 Gs (₨207) | ₨116 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Gs (₨85) | ₨55 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,492,810 Gs (₨132,007) | ₨55,385 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,211,130 Gs (₨65,286) | ₨34,083 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 537,668 Gs (₨10,931) | ₨8,861 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (₨123,648) | ₨44,503 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (₨54,839) | ₨29,502 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (₨9,740) | ₨6,235 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276,256 Gs (₨5,617) | ₨2,709 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,419,990 Gs (₨69,533) | ₨39,687 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543,265 Gs (₨11,045) | ₨10,459 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,413 Gs (₨679) | ₨524 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55,104 Gs (₨1,120) | ₨816 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 318,081 Gs (₨6,467) | ₨2,798 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 257,100 Gs (₨5,227) | ₨4,720 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 478,697 Gs (₨9,732) | ₨6,191 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418,974 Gs (₨8,518) | ₨5,338 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,364,500 Gs (₨1,755,896) | ₨1,847,810 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (₨127) | ₨78 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (₨3,239) | ₨2,538 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (₨416) | ₨222 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (₨574) | ₨507 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (₨2,308) | ₨2,243 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (₨589) | ₨403 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,171 Gs (₨349) | ₨250 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (₨495) | ₨327 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (₨246) | ₨141 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (₨197) | ₨107 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47,485 Gs (₨965) | ₨476 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (₨1,873) | ₨1,627 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,949 Gs (₨1,422) | ₨1,115 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129,519 Gs (₨2,633) | ₨2,351 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 171,170 Gs (₨3,480) | ₨3,061 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (₨569) | ₨613 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (₨353) | ₨366 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (₨251) | ₨427 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500,000 Gs (₨71,159) | ₨53,789 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₨24) | ₨76 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,256 Gs (₨3,482) | ₨3,614 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,993 Gs (₨244) | ₨173 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,054 prices entered by 545 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan
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