- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 2% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (S/. 17) | S/. 15 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 9 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (S/. 2.81) | S/. 4.37 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (S/. 5.74) | S/. 3.16 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (S/. 11) | S/. 12 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (S/. 5.80) | S/. 4.53 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (S/. 3.26) | S/. 2.21 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (S/. 3.81) | S/. 4.84 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (S/. 26) | S/. 35 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (S/. 5.58) | S/. 7 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (S/. 2.12) | S/. 2.29 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 14% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (S/. 2,882) | S/. 2,760 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (S/. 1,663) | S/. 1,804 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (S/. 295) | S/. 265 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (S/. 2,937) | S/. 2,223 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (S/. 998) | S/. 1,306 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (S/. 121) | S/. 164 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (S/. 116) | S/. 96 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (S/. 1,556) | S/. 1,371 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (S/. 346) | S/. 305 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (S/. 18) | S/. 30 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (S/. 38) | S/. 13 | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 22% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (S/. 170) | S/. 150 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (S/. 187) | S/. 137 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (S/. 263) | S/. 268 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (S/. 206) | S/. 266 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 3% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (S/. 77,862) | S/. 64,043 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (S/. 3.42) | S/. 3.84 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (S/. 94) | S/. 98 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (S/. 17) | S/. 21 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (S/. 30) | S/. 22 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (S/. 85) | S/. 109 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (S/. 23) | S/. 27 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (S/. 24) | S/. 15 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 4.19 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (S/. 9) | S/. 4.25 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (S/. 31) | S/. 24 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (S/. 55) | S/. 70 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (S/. 39) | S/. 34 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (S/. 146) | S/. 132 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (S/. 99) | S/. 134 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (S/. 15) | S/. 23 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (S/. 1,957) | S/. 2,297 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (S/. 0.68) | S/. 0.69 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (S/. 138) | S/. 169 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (S/. 5.51) | S/. 11 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00057
PEN
/
PYG
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,103 prices entered by 231 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is about the same as in Peru
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