Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (₨947) | ₨477 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (₨710) | ₨617 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (₨221) | ₨253 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (₨123) | ₨111 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (₨276) | ₨146 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (₨222) | ₨85 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (₨347) | ₨736 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (₨259) | ₨147 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,228 Gs (₨149) | ₨52 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (₨148) | ₨285 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (₨735) | ₨1,607 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (₨262) | ₨133 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (₨49) | ₨80 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (₨109,554) | ₨65,208 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,100,030 Gs (₨50,324) | ₨40,675 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (₨8,189) | ₨11,662 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (₨73,184) | ₨44,902 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,959,040 Gs (₨46,945) | ₨32,659 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269,121 Gs (₨6,449) | ₨8,932 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (₨1,859) | ₨2,572 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,756,270 Gs (₨42,086) | ₨44,098 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609,226 Gs (₨14,599) | ₨23,617 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,567 Gs (₨517) | ₨667 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,293 Gs (₨390) | ₨516 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269,773 Gs (₨6,465) | ₨3,054 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181,592 Gs (₨4,352) | ₨5,408 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (₨10,285) | ₨8,399 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296,150 Gs (₨7,097) | ₨5,912 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,065,300 Gs (₨1,798,810) | ₨2,463,580 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (₨136) | ₨107 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,538 Gs (₨3,703) | ₨2,108 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,600 Gs (₨733) | ₨260 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,693 Gs (₨1,023) | ₨616 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,867 Gs (₨3,016) | ₨1,831 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs (₨589) | ₨463 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,082 Gs (₨361) | ₨350 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,817 Gs (₨547) | ₨441 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,303 Gs (₨175) | ₨189 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,674 Gs (₨256) | ₨169 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,720 Gs (₨1,048) | ₨480 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,178 Gs (₨1,802) | ₨1,849 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,382 Gs (₨1,687) | ₨1,458 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (₨2,686) | ₨2,679 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (₨4,051) | ₨3,680 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,347 Gs (₨631) | ₨850 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,280 Gs (₨510) | ₨437 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,592 Gs (₨278) | ₨435 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,156,180 Gs (₨99,596) | ₨58,894 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (₨28) | ₨39 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,073 Gs (₨5,585) | ₨4,106 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,398 Gs (₨273) | ₨267 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,427 prices entered by 518 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan
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