Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Peru
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Paraguay | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,760 Gs (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,531 Gs (S/. 18) | S/. 21 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,703 Gs (S/. 5.92) | S/. 9 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,566 Gs (S/. 3.32) | S/. 5.27 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,085 Gs (S/. 8) | S/. 10 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,040 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 4.19 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,727 Gs (S/. 10) | S/. 14 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,499 Gs (S/. 8) | S/. 5.11 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,216 Gs (S/. 4.66) | S/. 3.41 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,206 Gs (S/. 3.14) | S/. 6 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,491 Gs (S/. 27) | S/. 45 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,204 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,942 Gs (S/. 1.49) | S/. 2.45 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Paraguay | Peru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,387,270 Gs (S/. 2,725) | S/. 2,973 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,277,070 Gs (S/. 1,657) | S/. 1,515 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 585,133 Gs (S/. 296) | S/. 215 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,259,990 Gs (S/. 1,649) | S/. 1,846 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,938,440 Gs (S/. 980) | S/. 1,203 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,974 Gs (S/. 169) | S/. 150 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,277 Gs (S/. 53) | S/. 76 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,219,130 Gs (S/. 1,122) | S/. 1,250 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,118,420 Gs (S/. 566) | S/. 487 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,932 Gs (S/. 18) | S/. 39 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,451 Gs (S/. 22) | S/. 21 | + 3% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 20% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Paraguay | Peru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298,853 Gs (S/. 151) | S/. 149 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 295,415 Gs (S/. 149) | S/. 112 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578,156 Gs (S/. 292) | S/. 253 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474,224 Gs (S/. 240) | S/. 239 | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Paraguay | Peru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,347,000 Gs (S/. 61,878) | S/. 63,636 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,180 Gs (S/. 4.14) | S/. 4.73 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246,453 Gs (S/. 125) | S/. 140 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Paraguay | Peru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,789 Gs (S/. 17) | S/. 22 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,938 Gs (S/. 32) | S/. 29 | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 161,160 Gs (S/. 82) | S/. 86 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (S/. 13) | S/. 23 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,909 Gs (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (S/. 14) | S/. 19 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,005 Gs (S/. 5.57) | S/. 5.61 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,948 Gs (S/. 38) | S/. 31 | + 24% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 59% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Paraguay | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,229 Gs (S/. 45) | S/. 50 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84,105 Gs (S/. 43) | S/. 32 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,976 Gs (S/. 64) | S/. 124 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261,695 Gs (S/. 132) | S/. 121 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (S/. 25) | S/. 36 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,456 Gs (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,431 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 10 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (S/. 3,545) | S/. 3,260 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (S/. 2.53) | S/. 0.55 | + 361% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,037 Gs (S/. 123) | S/. 137 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,796 Gs (S/. 5.46) | S/. 18 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,965 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is about the same as in Peru
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