Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 6% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62,718 Gs (S/. 36) | S/. 23 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,283 Gs (S/. 18) | S/. 16 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,420 Gs (S/. 5.41) | S/. 7 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,200 Gs (S/. 2.99) | S/. 4.23 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,605 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,378 Gs (S/. 5.39) | S/. 3.50 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,891 Gs (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,663 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 4.63 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,914 Gs (S/. 3.97) | S/. 2.33 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,579 Gs (S/. 3.20) | S/. 5.46 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,595 Gs (S/. 19) | S/. 37 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,117 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,742 Gs (S/. 1.58) | S/. 1.64 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,666,850 Gs (S/. 3,255) | S/. 2,634 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,990,060 Gs (S/. 1,143) | S/. 1,522 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 318,577 Gs (S/. 183) | S/. 190 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,234,910 Gs (S/. 1,858) | S/. 1,702 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,878,660 Gs (S/. 1,079) | S/. 985 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 318,468 Gs (S/. 183) | S/. 145 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86,486 Gs (S/. 50) | S/. 67 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,790,100 Gs (S/. 1,028) | S/. 1,259 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 992,189 Gs (S/. 570) | S/. 392 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,724 Gs (S/. 12) | S/. 32 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,548 Gs (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 8% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256,810 Gs (S/. 147) | S/. 137 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198,423 Gs (S/. 114) | S/. 92 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 433,758 Gs (S/. 249) | S/. 252 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214,873 Gs (S/. 123) | S/. 239 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,304,900 Gs (S/. 42,677) | S/. 59,593 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,712 Gs (S/. 3.28) | S/. 3.47 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146,631 Gs (S/. 84) | S/. 109 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,989 Gs (S/. 15) | S/. 23 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38,307 Gs (S/. 22) | S/. 29 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,587 Gs (S/. 72) | S/. 75 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,357 Gs (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,890 Gs (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,386 Gs (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,254 Gs (S/. 3.59) | S/. 4.47 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,088 Gs (S/. 5.79) | S/. 4.49 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42,465 Gs (S/. 24) | S/. 34 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69,952 Gs (S/. 40) | S/. 35 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61,162 Gs (S/. 35) | S/. 31 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,724 Gs (S/. 66) | S/. 90 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (S/. 97) | S/. 103 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,716 Gs (S/. 14) | S/. 24 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,279 Gs (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,849 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,670,990 Gs (S/. 2,683) | S/. 1,929 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (S/. 0.68) | S/. 0.86 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,139 Gs (S/. 135) | S/. 156 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,871 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 16 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 4% cheaper than in Peru
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