Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 177% | |||
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Food in United States is 177% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (143,888 Gs) | 44,760 Gs | + 221% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (79,290 Gs) | 35,531 Gs | + 123% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (41,735 Gs) | 11,703 Gs | + 257% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (7,786 Gs) | 6,566 Gs | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (33,237 Gs) | 15,085 Gs | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (33,359 Gs) | 12,040 Gs | + 177% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (53,354 Gs) | 19,727 Gs | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (32,463 Gs) | 16,499 Gs | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (16,222 Gs) | 9,216 Gs | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (22,081 Gs) | 6,206 Gs | + 256% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (115,917 Gs) | 53,491 Gs | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (21,466 Gs) | 12,204 Gs | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (20,397 Gs) | 2,942 Gs | + 593% | |
Housing | + 322% | |||
Housing in United States is 322% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (22,018,639 Gs) | 5,387,270 Gs | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (16,882,430 Gs) | 3,277,070 Gs | + 415% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (1,628,745 Gs) | 585,133 Gs | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (15,031,436 Gs) | 3,259,990 Gs | + 361% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (11,450,889 Gs) | 1,938,440 Gs | + 491% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (1,087,332 Gs) | 333,974 Gs | + 226% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (469,847 Gs) | 104,277 Gs | + 351% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (2,147,033 Gs) | 2,219,130 Gs | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (1,063,995 Gs) | 1,118,420 Gs | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (104,686 Gs) | 34,932 Gs | + 200% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (218,359 Gs) | 43,451 Gs | + 403% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in United States is 37% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (418,754 Gs) | 298,853 Gs | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (382,746 Gs) | 295,415 Gs | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (712,477 Gs) | 578,156 Gs | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (959,185 Gs) | 474,224 Gs | + 102% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in United States is 76% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (208,119,310 Gs) | 122,347,000 Gs | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (7,198 Gs) | 8,180 Gs | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (540,441 Gs) | 246,453 Gs | + 119% | |
Personal Care | + 163% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 163% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (69,774 Gs) | 33,789 Gs | + 106% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (154,846 Gs) | 62,938 Gs | + 146% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (1,020,599 Gs) | 161,160 Gs | + 533% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (68,129 Gs) | 25,522 Gs | + 167% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (36,652 Gs) | 23,909 Gs | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (47,945 Gs) | 27,175 Gs | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (36,134 Gs) | 11,005 Gs | + 228% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (17,272 Gs) | 15,693 Gs | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (215,287 Gs) | 75,948 Gs | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 28% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (419,308 Gs) | 89,229 Gs | + 370% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (217,894 Gs) | 84,105 Gs | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (1,513,042 Gs) | 126,976 Gs | + 1092% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (725,226 Gs) | 261,695 Gs | + 177% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (106,850 Gs) | 49,902 Gs | + 114% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (40,792 Gs) | 21,456 Gs | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (53,170 Gs) | 14,431 Gs | + 268% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (3,706,873 Gs) | 7,009,490 Gs | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (2,699 Gs) | 5,000 Gs | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (484,977 Gs) | 244,037 Gs | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (74,678 Gs) | 10,796 Gs | + 592% | |
TOTAL | + 130% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 19,044 prices entered by 2,412 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 130% more expensive than in Paraguay
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