- Cost of Living
- United States
- Paraguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 126% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (85,851 Gs) | 29,329 Gs | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (46,292 Gs) | 28,326 Gs | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (27,525 Gs) | 11,874 Gs | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (5,416 Gs) | 4,967 Gs | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (19,398 Gs) | 11,469 Gs | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (24,191 Gs) | 10,152 Gs | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (37,970 Gs) | 19,218 Gs | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (20,204 Gs) | 10,263 Gs | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (9,761 Gs) | 5,770 Gs | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (22,151 Gs) | 6,740 Gs | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (90,490 Gs) | 46,705 Gs | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (11,684 Gs) | 9,877 Gs | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (12,925 Gs) | 3,758 Gs | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in United States is 126% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (12,455,648 Gs) | 4,340,820 Gs | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (9,574,687 Gs) | 2,941,620 Gs | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,075,814 Gs) | 521,071 Gs | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (9,634,939 Gs) | 5,196,180 Gs | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (6,860,012 Gs) | 1,766,180 Gs | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (722,991 Gs) | 213,788 Gs | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (292,154 Gs) | 205,077 Gs | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (1,995,095 Gs) | 2,753,190 Gs | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (730,008 Gs) | 612,659 Gs | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (65,555 Gs) | 31,300 Gs | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (138,045 Gs) | 66,603 Gs | + 107% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 5% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (287,937 Gs) | 300,746 Gs | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (273,140 Gs) | 330,940 Gs | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (519,451 Gs) | 466,036 Gs | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (696,975 Gs) | 364,953 Gs | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 80% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,375 (136,036,547 Gs) | 137,741,000 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (4,722 Gs) | 6,055 Gs | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (515,990 Gs) | 166,714 Gs | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 74% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (43,021 Gs) | 30,048 Gs | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (112,529 Gs) | 52,762 Gs | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (670,576 Gs) | 150,000 Gs | + 347% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (41,329 Gs) | 40,063 Gs | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (21,110 Gs) | 21,006 Gs | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (31,189 Gs) | 42,779 Gs | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (21,112 Gs) | 11,899 Gs | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (11,335 Gs) | 16,646 Gs | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (124,684 Gs) | 54,361 Gs | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 95% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (273,393 Gs) | 97,802 Gs | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (151,093 Gs) | 68,505 Gs | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (1,064,226 Gs) | 258,840 Gs | + 311% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (480,266 Gs) | 175,024 Gs | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (70,463 Gs) | 26,256 Gs | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (29,769 Gs) | 14,725 Gs | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (36,152 Gs) | 14,265 Gs | + 153% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (2,567,791 Gs) | 3,461,800 Gs | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (2,207 Gs) | 1,198 Gs | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (321,068 Gs) | 243,288 Gs | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (47,736 Gs) | 9,748 Gs | + 390% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 96% more expensive than in Paraguay
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