- Cost of Living
- United States
- Paraguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 121% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (76,643 Gs) | 23,912 Gs | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (40,770 Gs) | 25,154 Gs | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.48 (25,195 Gs) | 11,619 Gs | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (5,037 Gs) | 4,953 Gs | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.28 (18,463 Gs) | 11,281 Gs | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (23,571 Gs) | 8,453 Gs | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (36,231 Gs) | 18,905 Gs | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (18,832 Gs) | 10,419 Gs | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (9,164 Gs) | 5,829 Gs | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (13,993 Gs) | 6,739 Gs | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (80,799 Gs) | 46,565 Gs | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (10,757 Gs) | 9,017 Gs | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 (11,939 Gs) | 2,476 Gs | + 382% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in United States is 66% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,064 (11,611,575 Gs) | 6,486,380 Gs | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,549 (8,711,831 Gs) | 3,178,680 Gs | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (962,595 Gs) | 510,036 Gs | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,540 (8,664,863 Gs) | 6,493,700 Gs | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,084 (6,096,544 Gs) | 3,000,000 Gs | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (631,249 Gs) | 580,281 Gs | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (273,185 Gs) | 276,256 Gs | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $365 (2,051,724 Gs) | 3,412,460 Gs | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (681,519 Gs) | 760,964 Gs | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (60,766 Gs) | 71,557 Gs | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (122,194 Gs) | 9,924 Gs | + 1131% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (264,892 Gs) | 302,186 Gs | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (255,850 Gs) | 295,760 Gs | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (484,253 Gs) | 486,887 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (652,494 Gs) | 413,353 Gs | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 108% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,798 (122,611,500 Gs) | 83,079,200 Gs | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (3,704 Gs) | 5,415 Gs | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (502,343 Gs) | 149,546 Gs | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 101% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (40,643 Gs) | 18,953 Gs | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (97,453 Gs) | 89,851 Gs | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (606,353 Gs) | 106,334 Gs | + 470% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (36,496 Gs) | 21,164 Gs | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (19,662 Gs) | 18,724 Gs | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.77 (26,844 Gs) | 24,410 Gs | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.27 (18,370 Gs) | 10,079 Gs | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (10,050 Gs) | 7,907 Gs | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (112,448 Gs) | 36,877 Gs | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 71% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (247,107 Gs) | 84,194 Gs | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (135,110 Gs) | 75,014 Gs | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (888,846 Gs) | 104,023 Gs | + 754% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (436,523 Gs) | 183,735 Gs | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (62,094 Gs) | 36,081 Gs | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (26,468 Gs) | 18,594 Gs | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (31,616 Gs) | 31,130 Gs | + 2% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $462 (2,597,456 Gs) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (1,474 Gs) | 1,198 Gs | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (291,913 Gs) | 171,057 Gs | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (43,555 Gs) | 9,016 Gs | + 383% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in United States is 82% more expensive than in Paraguay
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