Cost of living in Russia compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Russia is 11% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 491 (45,825 Gs) | 47,191 Gs | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 384 (35,843 Gs) | 31,746 Gs | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 201 (18,753 Gs) | 11,405 Gs | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 83 (7,706 Gs) | 6,581 Gs | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 113 (10,528 Gs) | 12,726 Gs | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 172 (16,005 Gs) | 10,481 Gs | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 418 (39,012 Gs) | 19,160 Gs | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 107 (9,947 Gs) | 13,407 Gs | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 50 (4,632 Gs) | 8,504 Gs | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 76 (7,105 Gs) | 7,748 Gs | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 648 (60,486 Gs) | 46,038 Gs | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 144 (13,430 Gs) | 11,349 Gs | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 39 (3,629 Gs) | 2,584 Gs | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Russia is 30% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 72,510 (6,765,595 Gs) | 4,659,690 Gs | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 44,075 (4,112,407 Gs) | 2,753,080 Gs | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 10,600 (988,997 Gs) | 347,393 Gs | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 37,024 (3,454,531 Gs) | 3,327,500 Gs | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 23,594 (2,201,461 Gs) | 1,999,970 Gs | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,616 (523,970 Gs) | 244,329 Gs | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 524 (48,903 Gs) | 105,424 Gs | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 27,854 (2,598,875 Gs) | 2,890,870 Gs | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 10,084 (940,889 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 543 (50,696 Gs) | 30,031 Gs | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,011 (94,313 Gs) | 24,226 Gs | + 289% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Russia is 21% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,408 (504,598 Gs) | 289,345 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,501 (326,666 Gs) | 297,615 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,484 (604,975 Gs) | 623,869 Gs | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 7,360 (686,754 Gs) | 475,173 Gs | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Russia is 15% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,083,470 (194,398,517 Gs) | 69,046,000 Gs | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 51 (4,721 Gs) | 8,810 Gs | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,798 (167,804 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Russia is 7% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 487 (45,434 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 475 (44,275 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,880 (175,446 Gs) | 130,959 Gs | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 358 (33,373 Gs) | 28,690 Gs | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 233 (21,721 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 266 (24,797 Gs) | 26,576 Gs | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 116 (10,837 Gs) | 11,581 Gs | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 142 (13,269 Gs) | 12,702 Gs | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 558 (52,102 Gs) | 75,395 Gs | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Russia is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Russia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,635 (152,546 Gs) | 124,599 Gs | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 600 (55,978 Gs) | 73,869 Gs | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 4,092 (381,840 Gs) | 164,396 Gs | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,872 (361,238 Gs) | 256,883 Gs | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 416 (38,836 Gs) | 44,732 Gs | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 187 (17,429 Gs) | 23,399 Gs | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 242 (22,553 Gs) | 14,463 Gs | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 67,145 (6,264,985 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 3.39 (316 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,417 (318,791 Gs) | 279,107 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 197 (18,408 Gs) | 10,557 Gs | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,003 prices entered by 648 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 14% more expensive than in Paraguay
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