Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 157% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (93,800 Gs) | 31,983 Gs | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (50,929 Gs) | 28,278 Gs | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (27,835 Gs) | 8,492 Gs | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (5,679 Gs) | 4,912 Gs | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 (19,734 Gs) | 10,929 Gs | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (26,124 Gs) | 8,934 Gs | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (40,345 Gs) | 18,233 Gs | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (22,056 Gs) | 10,078 Gs | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (11,113 Gs) | 6,134 Gs | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (20,695 Gs) | 5,091 Gs | + 307% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (94,293 Gs) | 37,191 Gs | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (12,509 Gs) | 10,034 Gs | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (13,721 Gs) | 2,832 Gs | + 385% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in United States is 255% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,198 (14,337,525 Gs) | 3,848,170 Gs | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,584 (10,327,336 Gs) | 2,578,830 Gs | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (1,166,091 Gs) | 351,017 Gs | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,582 (10,315,661 Gs) | 2,314,020 Gs | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,120 (7,306,438 Gs) | 1,470,600 Gs | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (768,783 Gs) | 266,641 Gs | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (311,954 Gs) | 167,117 Gs | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (1,976,953 Gs) | 2,030,480 Gs | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (770,270 Gs) | 713,846 Gs | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (70,705 Gs) | 19,037 Gs | + 271% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (143,221 Gs) | 17,203 Gs | + 733% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 22% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (311,006 Gs) | 301,970 Gs | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (282,131 Gs) | 236,044 Gs | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (560,227 Gs) | 479,435 Gs | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (722,792 Gs) | 343,760 Gs | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 119% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,794 (148,655,300 Gs) | 88,284,400 Gs | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (4,986 Gs) | 6,091 Gs | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (518,400 Gs) | 148,195 Gs | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 150% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (45,801 Gs) | 30,364 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (124,360 Gs) | 39,592 Gs | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (715,683 Gs) | 115,553 Gs | + 519% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (41,922 Gs) | 22,638 Gs | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (22,618 Gs) | 18,773 Gs | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (31,882 Gs) | 23,733 Gs | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (22,429 Gs) | 5,446 Gs | + 312% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (11,768 Gs) | 8,420 Gs | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (138,583 Gs) | 41,582 Gs | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 129% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (293,293 Gs) | 80,214 Gs | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (160,395 Gs) | 70,579 Gs | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (1,358,934 Gs) | 199,342 Gs | + 582% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (487,010 Gs) | 145,855 Gs | + 234% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (77,064 Gs) | 29,184 Gs | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (31,576 Gs) | 13,231 Gs | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (37,499 Gs) | 6,668 Gs | + 462% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $407 (2,653,257 Gs) | 3,043,170 Gs | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1,168 Gs) | 833 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (347,615 Gs) | 196,363 Gs | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (52,267 Gs) | 10,988 Gs | + 376% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 155% more expensive than in Paraguay
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