- Cost of Living
- United States
- Paraguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 119% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (83,116 Gs) | 29,851 Gs | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (45,014 Gs) | 28,271 Gs | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (27,159 Gs) | 11,874 Gs | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (5,302 Gs) | 4,967 Gs | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (18,834 Gs) | 11,469 Gs | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (23,907 Gs) | 10,152 Gs | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (37,283 Gs) | 19,218 Gs | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (19,852 Gs) | 10,263 Gs | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (9,432 Gs) | 5,770 Gs | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.34 (19,845 Gs) | 6,740 Gs | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (87,410 Gs) | 46,705 Gs | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (11,427 Gs) | 9,877 Gs | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (12,643 Gs) | 3,758 Gs | + 236% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in United States is 111% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (12,076,835 Gs) | 5,099,050 Gs | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,568 (9,305,961 Gs) | 2,941,620 Gs | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,052,899 Gs) | 521,071 Gs | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (9,283,112 Gs) | 5,196,180 Gs | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (6,646,547 Gs) | 1,766,180 Gs | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (726,296 Gs) | 213,788 Gs | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (284,069 Gs) | 205,077 Gs | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (1,984,160 Gs) | 2,753,190 Gs | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (701,131 Gs) | 612,659 Gs | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (64,756 Gs) | 31,300 Gs | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (133,171 Gs) | 66,603 Gs | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (280,286 Gs) | 300,746 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (265,752 Gs) | 330,940 Gs | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (505,790 Gs) | 466,036 Gs | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (679,166 Gs) | 364,953 Gs | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 74% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,256 (132,088,173 Gs) | 137,741,000 Gs | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (4,545 Gs) | 6,055 Gs | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (504,393 Gs) | 166,714 Gs | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 81% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (42,011 Gs) | 30,048 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (111,747 Gs) | 52,762 Gs | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (659,384 Gs) | 150,000 Gs | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (40,557 Gs) | 40,063 Gs | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (20,836 Gs) | 21,006 Gs | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (30,192 Gs) | 42,779 Gs | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (20,439 Gs) | 11,899 Gs | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (11,063 Gs) | 16,646 Gs | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (121,609 Gs) | 54,361 Gs | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 81% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (263,574 Gs) | 97,802 Gs | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (147,443 Gs) | 68,505 Gs | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (1,023,877 Gs) | 258,840 Gs | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (468,225 Gs) | 175,024 Gs | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (68,395 Gs) | 26,256 Gs | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (28,842 Gs) | 14,725 Gs | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (34,775 Gs) | 14,265 Gs | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,545,812 Gs) | 3,750,000 Gs | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (1,916 Gs) | 1,198 Gs | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (317,698 Gs) | 243,288 Gs | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (47,429 Gs) | 9,748 Gs | + 387% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,266 prices entered by 13,705 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 88% more expensive than in Paraguay
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