Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 145% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (102,419 Gs) | 43,212 Gs | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (55,731 Gs) | 30,295 Gs | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (28,968 Gs) | 9,595 Gs | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (6,070 Gs) | 5,175 Gs | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (20,151 Gs) | 11,282 Gs | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (28,146 Gs) | 9,425 Gs | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (43,194 Gs) | 15,571 Gs | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (22,484 Gs) | 9,672 Gs | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (11,460 Gs) | 6,680 Gs | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.19 (21,895 Gs) | 6,100 Gs | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (96,350 Gs) | 35,138 Gs | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (13,521 Gs) | 10,770 Gs | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (13,812 Gs) | 2,457 Gs | + 462% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in United States is 267% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,192 (15,042,351 Gs) | 4,406,210 Gs | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,539 (10,559,531 Gs) | 2,094,160 Gs | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,218,259 Gs) | 360,932 Gs | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,526 (10,469,155 Gs) | 3,086,990 Gs | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,111 (7,626,888 Gs) | 1,917,160 Gs | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (741,766 Gs) | 282,380 Gs | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (336,688 Gs) | 81,978 Gs | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $270 (1,851,210 Gs) | 1,793,230 Gs | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (871,043 Gs) | 756,230 Gs | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (72,324 Gs) | 18,685 Gs | + 287% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (145,637 Gs) | 14,349 Gs | + 915% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 81% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (324,214 Gs) | 273,055 Gs | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (294,831 Gs) | 139,278 Gs | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (593,691 Gs) | 374,912 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (742,665 Gs) | 296,150 Gs | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 123% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,474 (161,083,987 Gs) | 84,499,100 Gs | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4,418 Gs) | 5,977 Gs | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (516,471 Gs) | 147,492 Gs | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 165% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (49,309 Gs) | 30,600 Gs | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (107,813 Gs) | 42,693 Gs | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (762,648 Gs) | 133,787 Gs | + 470% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (45,787 Gs) | 24,561 Gs | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (23,127 Gs) | 14,815 Gs | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (33,839 Gs) | 22,817 Gs | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (24,809 Gs) | 5,847 Gs | + 324% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (12,406 Gs) | 10,674 Gs | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (146,485 Gs) | 43,720 Gs | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 142% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (309,590 Gs) | 63,009 Gs | + 391% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (172,184 Gs) | 70,382 Gs | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (1,448,534 Gs) | 112,096 Gs | + 1192% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (533,971 Gs) | 140,320 Gs | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (82,847 Gs) | 26,347 Gs | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (33,943 Gs) | 23,219 Gs | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (39,369 Gs) | 9,314 Gs | + 323% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (2,826,429 Gs) | 3,639,440 Gs | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (3,135 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (336,940 Gs) | 233,186 Gs | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (56,809 Gs) | 11,398 Gs | + 398% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 169% more expensive than in Paraguay
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