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Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,822 Gs (S/. 16) | S/. 14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,794 Gs (S/. 15) | S/. 15 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,209 Gs (S/. 2.76) | S/. 4.31 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,150 Gs (S/. 5.91) | S/. 5.69 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,310 Gs (S/. 4.94) | S/. 3.05 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,460 Gs (S/. 10) | S/. 12 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,350 Gs (S/. 4.96) | S/. 4.14 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,446 Gs (S/. 2.89) | S/. 2.05 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,530 Gs (S/. 3.46) | S/. 4.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,943 Gs (S/. 23) | S/. 32 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,623 Gs (S/. 5.10) | S/. 7 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,547 Gs (S/. 1.88) | S/. 2.13 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 6% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,191,010 Gs (S/. 2,222) | S/. 2,615 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,707,440 Gs (S/. 1,435) | S/. 1,574 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (S/. 276) | S/. 265 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,783,590 Gs (S/. 2,536) | S/. 2,121 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,941,540 Gs (S/. 1,029) | S/. 1,205 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (S/. 113) | S/. 167 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (S/. 109) | S/. 79 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,122,370 Gs (S/. 1,125) | S/. 1,235 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,447 Gs (S/. 325) | S/. 314 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,329 Gs (S/. 14) | S/. 28 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57,524 Gs (S/. 30) | S/. 15 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 28% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 330,259 Gs (S/. 175) | S/. 135 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344,828 Gs (S/. 183) | S/. 123 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,485 Gs (S/. 245) | S/. 282 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329,632 Gs (S/. 175) | S/. 292 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (S/. 73,022) | S/. 67,212 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (S/. 3.21) | S/. 3.89 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 126,374 Gs (S/. 67) | S/. 100 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,114 Gs (S/. 14) | S/. 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,712 Gs (S/. 28) | S/. 21 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (S/. 80) | S/. 106 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49,485 Gs (S/. 26) | S/. 30 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,775 Gs (S/. 9) | S/. 11 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,519 Gs (S/. 20) | S/. 16 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,336 Gs (S/. 4.95) | S/. 4.85 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,433 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,485 Gs (S/. 24) | S/. 23 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (S/. 53) | S/. 63 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,070 Gs (S/. 37) | S/. 33 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 267,384 Gs (S/. 142) | S/. 127 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,564 Gs (S/. 122) | S/. 135 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,636 Gs (S/. 16) | S/. 22 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,954 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 11 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,715 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (S/. 1,835) | S/. 2,321 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Gs (S/. 0.53) | S/. 0.61 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282,319 Gs (S/. 150) | S/. 166 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,339 Gs (S/. 4.42) | S/. 13 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,444 prices entered by 249 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in Peru
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