- Cost of Living
- United States
- Paraguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 105% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (78,136 Gs) | 27,015 Gs | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (42,223 Gs) | 26,542 Gs | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (26,061 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (5,162 Gs) | 4,639 Gs | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.26 (18,392 Gs) | 10,354 Gs | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.04 (22,828 Gs) | 10,514 Gs | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (35,528 Gs) | 19,480 Gs | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (19,226 Gs) | 11,404 Gs | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (9,473 Gs) | 5,746 Gs | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (16,312 Gs) | 7,446 Gs | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (82,360 Gs) | 47,201 Gs | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (10,970 Gs) | 10,184 Gs | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (12,165 Gs) | 4,167 Gs | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in United States is 65% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,032 (11,478,994 Gs) | 6,492,810 Gs | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,570 (8,869,777 Gs) | 3,211,130 Gs | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (977,695 Gs) | 537,668 Gs | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,573 (8,885,990 Gs) | 6,081,660 Gs | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (6,260,561 Gs) | 2,697,280 Gs | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (669,813 Gs) | 479,087 Gs | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (270,340 Gs) | 276,256 Gs | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $348 (1,965,931 Gs) | 3,419,990 Gs | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (680,123 Gs) | 543,265 Gs | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (63,171 Gs) | 33,413 Gs | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (128,049 Gs) | 55,104 Gs | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (266,295 Gs) | 318,081 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (256,849 Gs) | 257,100 Gs | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (481,170 Gs) | 478,697 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (669,356 Gs) | 418,974 Gs | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 95% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,083 (124,747,432 Gs) | 86,364,500 Gs | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (4,031 Gs) | 6,233 Gs | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (493,624 Gs) | 159,288 Gs | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 139% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (41,212 Gs) | 20,466 Gs | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (104,583 Gs) | 28,234 Gs | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (624,277 Gs) | 113,497 Gs | + 450% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (37,123 Gs) | 28,989 Gs | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (20,215 Gs) | 17,171 Gs | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (28,736 Gs) | 24,323 Gs | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (19,202 Gs) | 12,089 Gs | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (10,324 Gs) | 9,673 Gs | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (115,562 Gs) | 47,485 Gs | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 113% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (248,482 Gs) | 92,108 Gs | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (140,417 Gs) | 69,949 Gs | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (948,761 Gs) | 129,519 Gs | + 633% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (444,672 Gs) | 171,170 Gs | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (64,561 Gs) | 27,971 Gs | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (27,024 Gs) | 17,387 Gs | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (32,400 Gs) | 12,349 Gs | + 162% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,425,223 Gs) | 3,500,000 Gs | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (3,340 Gs) | 1,198 Gs | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (297,306 Gs) | 171,256 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (45,282 Gs) | 11,993 Gs | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 85% more expensive than in Paraguay
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