Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 166% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (112,576 Gs) | 42,729 Gs | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (60,314 Gs) | 32,354 Gs | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (32,189 Gs) | 8,982 Gs | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (6,320 Gs) | 5,349 Gs | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.92 (20,424 Gs) | 11,609 Gs | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (29,765 Gs) | 9,236 Gs | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (42,720 Gs) | 14,194 Gs | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (27,072 Gs) | 11,274 Gs | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (14,028 Gs) | 6,147 Gs | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (20,534 Gs) | 5,358 Gs | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (102,393 Gs) | 50,221 Gs | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (14,452 Gs) | 10,671 Gs | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (16,876 Gs) | 2,832 Gs | + 496% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in United States is 247% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,377 (16,641,146 Gs) | 6,070,660 Gs | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,830 (12,809,541 Gs) | 2,297,840 Gs | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (1,323,009 Gs) | 265,776 Gs | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,665 (11,654,508 Gs) | 3,130,580 Gs | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,270 (8,888,393 Gs) | 1,926,780 Gs | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (887,866 Gs) | 312,896 Gs | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (393,689 Gs) | 99,226 Gs | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $283 (1,978,994 Gs) | 2,105,680 Gs | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (908,834 Gs) | 1,189,400 Gs | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (78,480 Gs) | 20,331 Gs | + 286% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (166,416 Gs) | 29,622 Gs | + 462% | |
| 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) | $48 (337,330 Gs) | 236,948 Gs | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (296,448 Gs) | 221,274 Gs | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (609,791 Gs) | 598,784 Gs | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (766,587 Gs) | 305,508 Gs | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 128% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,800 (166,624,290 Gs) | 77,338,100 Gs | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (5,885 Gs) | 6,273 Gs | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (523,450 Gs) | 158,003 Gs | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 123% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (50,933 Gs) | 28,073 Gs | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (124,514 Gs) | 63,820 Gs | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (742,482 Gs) | 122,492 Gs | + 506% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (47,048 Gs) | 43,983 Gs | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (27,270 Gs) | 19,259 Gs | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.24 (36,699 Gs) | 23,595 Gs | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (27,392 Gs) | 13,015 Gs | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.92 (13,410 Gs) | 9,882 Gs | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (163,274 Gs) | 61,658 Gs | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 79% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (339,942 Gs) | 63,252 Gs | + 437% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (181,275 Gs) | 61,907 Gs | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (1,163,231 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 1063% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (538,668 Gs) | 150,261 Gs | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (88,099 Gs) | 29,926 Gs | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.82 (33,743 Gs) | 20,665 Gs | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (40,897 Gs) | 8,645 Gs | + 373% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $448 (3,138,928 Gs) | 4,546,030 Gs | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1,260 Gs) | 2,165 Gs | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (337,801 Gs) | 210,309 Gs | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (60,507 Gs) | 9,004 Gs | + 572% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 149% more expensive than in Paraguay
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