Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 187% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (137,661 Gs) | 43,279 Gs | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (72,850 Gs) | 32,127 Gs | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.80 (42,733 Gs) | 11,993 Gs | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (8,002 Gs) | 6,501 Gs | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.49 (33,038 Gs) | 13,263 Gs | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.61 (33,942 Gs) | 10,412 Gs | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (52,013 Gs) | 17,453 Gs | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.24 (31,249 Gs) | 13,417 Gs | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (16,027 Gs) | 8,504 Gs | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (24,297 Gs) | 7,524 Gs | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (119,207 Gs) | 47,613 Gs | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.53 (18,616 Gs) | 12,093 Gs | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (20,905 Gs) | 2,980 Gs | + 601% | |
| Housing | + 350% | |||
| Housing in United States is 350% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,840 (20,911,026 Gs) | 4,135,140 Gs | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,110 (15,538,742 Gs) | 2,271,790 Gs | + 584% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (1,575,530 Gs) | 282,662 Gs | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,987 (14,633,690 Gs) | 3,421,720 Gs | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,470 (10,820,781 Gs) | 2,284,550 Gs | + 374% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (1,099,824 Gs) | 336,072 Gs | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (436,890 Gs) | 107,915 Gs | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (2,132,287 Gs) | 2,991,200 Gs | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (906,163 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (97,111 Gs) | 38,069 Gs | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (234,857 Gs) | 27,426 Gs | + 756% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 38% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (389,569 Gs) | 289,345 Gs | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (351,708 Gs) | 268,839 Gs | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (690,088 Gs) | 600,078 Gs | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (894,463 Gs) | 361,731 Gs | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 147% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,040 (199,112,797 Gs) | 59,868,300 Gs | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (8,399 Gs) | 8,696 Gs | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (580,555 Gs) | 178,685 Gs | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 188% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (56,341 Gs) | 25,715 Gs | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (168,246 Gs) | 48,936 Gs | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $137 (1,010,357 Gs) | 107,592 Gs | + 839% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (60,230 Gs) | 27,334 Gs | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.60 (33,907 Gs) | 21,564 Gs | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.81 (42,787 Gs) | 27,304 Gs | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.49 (33,090 Gs) | 12,130 Gs | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (15,770 Gs) | 12,702 Gs | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (198,143 Gs) | 70,145 Gs | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 81% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (386,617 Gs) | 92,902 Gs | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (206,013 Gs) | 75,002 Gs | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $197 (1,453,848 Gs) | 164,396 Gs | + 784% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (676,651 Gs) | 217,354 Gs | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (97,950 Gs) | 46,996 Gs | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.53 (40,698 Gs) | 24,679 Gs | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (47,994 Gs) | 14,414 Gs | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $522 (3,844,978 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (1,524 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (422,458 Gs) | 247,790 Gs | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (72,330 Gs) | 11,250 Gs | + 543% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 186% more expensive than in Paraguay
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