Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (₨1,140) | ₨519 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs (₨914) | ₨742 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs (₨308) | ₨215 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs (₨158) | ₨119 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs (₨340) | ₨168 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs (₨282) | ₨102 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs (₨447) | ₨658 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs (₨297) | ₨194 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs (₨166) | ₨51 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs (₨158) | ₨220 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs (₨1,379) | ₨2,141 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs (₨313) | ₨170 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs (₨70) | ₨77 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,062,790 Gs (₨117,303) | ₨65,360 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs (₨63,402) | ₨44,450 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs (₨8,215) | ₨14,918 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs (₨100,322) | ₨47,849 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs (₨49,743) | ₨35,800 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs (₨9,034) | ₨10,123 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs (₨3,546) | ₨2,270 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs (₨68,466) | ₨53,975 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs (₨34,341) | ₨18,356 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs (₨595) | ₨851 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs (₨855) | ₨797 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs (₨6,062) | ₨4,868 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs (₨6,389) | ₨7,670 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs (₨15,113) | ₨17,357 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs (₨8,821) | ₨8,106 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,813,800 Gs (₨2,102,318) | ₨5,697,890 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs (₨218) | ₨146 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs (₨4,989) | ₨4,073 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs (₨811) | ₨237 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs (₨1,843) | ₨572 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs (₨3,379) | ₨1,768 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs (₨1,270) | ₨1,267 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs (₨556) | ₨575 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs (₨711) | ₨371 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs (₨299) | ₨352 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs (₨324) | ₨116 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs (₨2,332) | ₨681 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Paraguay | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs (₨1,978) | ₨2,016 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs (₨1,756) | ₨1,908 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs (₨2,887) | ₨2,708 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs (₨4,338) | ₨4,907 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs (₨864) | ₨1,025 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs (₨558) | ₨469 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs (₨274) | ₨513 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs (₨131,255) | ₨107,118 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs (₨63) | ₨4.02 | + 1456% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs (₨5,060) | ₨4,729 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs (₨260) | ₨237 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan
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