Cost of living in Russia compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 516 (48,821 Gs) | 55,484 Gs | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 359 (33,972 Gs) | 37,343 Gs | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 199 (18,838 Gs) | 15,112 Gs | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 88 (8,295 Gs) | 6,853 Gs | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 145 (13,669 Gs) | 14,769 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 213 (20,100 Gs) | 14,191 Gs | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 416 (39,338 Gs) | 21,236 Gs | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 130 (12,280 Gs) | 13,852 Gs | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (5,058 Gs) | 8,531 Gs | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (8,422 Gs) | 6,644 Gs | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 687 (64,901 Gs) | 57,162 Gs | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 166 (15,708 Gs) | 13,739 Gs | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 40 (3,802 Gs) | 2,233 Gs | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 78% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 106,005 (10,020,046 Gs) | 5,104,250 Gs | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 58,355 (5,515,936 Gs) | 2,919,660 Gs | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,212 (776,263 Gs) | 271,125 Gs | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,538 (5,060,678 Gs) | 2,704,580 Gs | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 32,390 (3,061,613 Gs) | 1,809,640 Gs | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,826 (550,715 Gs) | 165,092 Gs | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 901 (85,129 Gs) | 95,719 Gs | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,130 (2,091,822 Gs) | 1,876,020 Gs | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,545 (713,184 Gs) | 874,120 Gs | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 546 (51,651 Gs) | 35,452 Gs | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 797 (75,307 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 34% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,508 (615,122 Gs) | 370,415 Gs | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,183 (300,825 Gs) | 272,470 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,423 (796,183 Gs) | 703,722 Gs | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,792 (736,505 Gs) | 358,269 Gs | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 10% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,623,330 (247,968,363 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 55 (5,233 Gs) | 7,788 Gs | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,129 (201,218 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 316 (29,894 Gs) | 45,894 Gs | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 551 (52,036 Gs) | 43,573 Gs | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,975 (186,682 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 354 (33,486 Gs) | 46,249 Gs | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 216 (20,378 Gs) | 19,467 Gs | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 196 (18,573 Gs) | 32,729 Gs | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 125 (11,823 Gs) | 9,895 Gs | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 133 (12,574 Gs) | 11,954 Gs | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 499 (47,186 Gs) | 42,883 Gs | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is 13% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,898 (179,396 Gs) | 91,709 Gs | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 672 (63,529 Gs) | 80,079 Gs | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,461 (516,174 Gs) | 149,342 Gs | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,276 (309,665 Gs) | 236,696 Gs | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 487 (46,015 Gs) | 95,112 Gs | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 182 (17,222 Gs) | 24,542 Gs | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 249 (23,494 Gs) | 9,149 Gs | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 58,430 (5,523,034 Gs) | 6,000,000 Gs | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.97 (375 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,415 (322,838 Gs) | 168,863 Gs | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 209 (19,746 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 21% more expensive than in Paraguay
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