Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 227% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 227% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (171,685 Gs) | 51,733 Gs | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (96,032 Gs) | 37,597 Gs | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.96 (47,484 Gs) | 12,618 Gs | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (8,741 Gs) | 7,100 Gs | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.73 (45,636 Gs) | 14,154 Gs | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.85 (38,614 Gs) | 13,403 Gs | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (62,870 Gs) | 21,769 Gs | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (33,394 Gs) | 14,051 Gs | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 (17,905 Gs) | 7,766 Gs | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.95 (31,447 Gs) | 6,009 Gs | + 423% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (144,702 Gs) | 37,414 Gs | + 287% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.01 (24,011 Gs) | 13,619 Gs | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (23,878 Gs) | 2,267 Gs | + 953% | |
| Housing | + 464% | |||
| Housing in United States is 464% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,009 (23,980,947 Gs) | 5,343,000 Gs | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,326 (18,535,336 Gs) | 2,709,980 Gs | + 584% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (1,927,324 Gs) | 269,128 Gs | + 616% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,215 (17,647,855 Gs) | 2,580,740 Gs | + 584% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,639 (13,062,232 Gs) | 2,270,120 Gs | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $170 (1,356,586 Gs) | 142,501 Gs | + 852% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (488,378 Gs) | 80,276 Gs | + 508% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (2,006,829 Gs) | 1,798,770 Gs | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (1,172,882 Gs) | 951,625 Gs | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (120,511 Gs) | 26,360 Gs | + 357% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (272,029 Gs) | 25,233 Gs | + 978% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 58% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (461,319 Gs) | 347,611 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (392,877 Gs) | 239,674 Gs | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (848,155 Gs) | 698,593 Gs | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (1,107,913 Gs) | 297,199 Gs | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 182% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,214 (248,736,875 Gs) | 113,815,000 Gs | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (7,459 Gs) | 7,264 Gs | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $88 (701,974 Gs) | 152,812 Gs | + 359% | |
| Personal Care | + 313% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 313% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (76,080 Gs) | 39,405 Gs | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (197,591 Gs) | 44,653 Gs | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $172 (1,371,830 Gs) | 116,544 Gs | + 1077% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (77,136 Gs) | 30,682 Gs | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.40 (43,070 Gs) | 15,204 Gs | + 183% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (58,818 Gs) | 30,523 Gs | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.21 (41,532 Gs) | 7,556 Gs | + 450% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.44 (19,470 Gs) | 10,190 Gs | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (250,891 Gs) | 55,214 Gs | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 330% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 330% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (486,321 Gs) | 80,485 Gs | + 504% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (243,284 Gs) | 62,949 Gs | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $248 (1,974,228 Gs) | 148,226 Gs | + 1232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 (834,002 Gs) | 196,018 Gs | + 325% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (120,012 Gs) | 59,470 Gs | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (48,092 Gs) | 23,840 Gs | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (60,364 Gs) | 8,582 Gs | + 603% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $451 (3,596,214 Gs) | 3,845,800 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (4,167 Gs) | 400 Gs | + 942% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (553,660 Gs) | 144,554 Gs | + 283% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (90,094 Gs) | 8,525 Gs | + 957% | |
| TOTAL | + 275% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in United States is 275% more expensive than in Paraguay
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