- Cost of Living
- United States
- Paraguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 114% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (82,059 Gs) | 27,732 Gs | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (44,289 Gs) | 27,604 Gs | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (26,829 Gs) | 12,905 Gs | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (5,247 Gs) | 4,809 Gs | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (18,814 Gs) | 10,881 Gs | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (23,370 Gs) | 10,152 Gs | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (36,652 Gs) | 19,218 Gs | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (19,671 Gs) | 10,263 Gs | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (9,444 Gs) | 5,770 Gs | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (18,479 Gs) | 7,443 Gs | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (85,946 Gs) | 47,588 Gs | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (11,289 Gs) | 10,334 Gs | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (12,518 Gs) | 3,886 Gs | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in United States is 99% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (11,876,841 Gs) | 4,843,460 Gs | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (9,120,536 Gs) | 3,322,490 Gs | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,035,100 Gs) | 486,283 Gs | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (9,172,975 Gs) | 5,196,180 Gs | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (6,552,744 Gs) | 1,766,180 Gs | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (715,247 Gs) | 248,909 Gs | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (280,217 Gs) | 271,212 Gs | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (1,964,395 Gs) | 2,833,610 Gs | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (704,665 Gs) | 612,659 Gs | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (63,830 Gs) | 32,508 Gs | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (132,997 Gs) | 66,603 Gs | + 100% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (278,001 Gs) | 325,337 Gs | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (262,305 Gs) | 330,940 Gs | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (498,710 Gs) | 469,316 Gs | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (667,711 Gs) | 300,000 Gs | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 51% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,132 (129,527,923 Gs) | 173,924,000 Gs | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (4,404 Gs) | 6,831 Gs | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (497,699 Gs) | 178,450 Gs | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 80% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (41,679 Gs) | 30,048 Gs | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (111,369 Gs) | 52,762 Gs | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (660,033 Gs) | 150,000 Gs | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (39,895 Gs) | 40,063 Gs | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (20,386 Gs) | 21,006 Gs | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (29,641 Gs) | 42,779 Gs | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (19,987 Gs) | 11,899 Gs | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (10,774 Gs) | 16,646 Gs | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (120,950 Gs) | 54,361 Gs | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 82% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (258,587 Gs) | 97,393 Gs | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (144,759 Gs) | 68,454 Gs | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (984,580 Gs) | 258,840 Gs | + 280% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (459,826 Gs) | 166,806 Gs | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (67,080 Gs) | 25,000 Gs | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (28,401 Gs) | 15,182 Gs | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (34,038 Gs) | 16,035 Gs | + 112% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,511,758 Gs) | 3,733,330 Gs | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (1,839 Gs) | 1,198 Gs | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (310,597 Gs) | 227,746 Gs | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (46,131 Gs) | 12,967 Gs | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,708 prices entered by 14,180 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 77% more expensive than in Paraguay
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