Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (руб 441) | руб 406 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (руб 330) | руб 283 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (руб 103) | руб 143 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (руб 57) | руб 65 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (руб 128) | руб 88 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (руб 103) | руб 130 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (руб 161) | руб 333 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (руб 121) | руб 107 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,228 Gs (руб 69) | руб 34 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (руб 69) | руб 66 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (руб 342) | руб 593 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (руб 122) | руб 110 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (руб 23) | руб 29 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (руб 50,999) | руб 67,687 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,100,030 Gs (руб 23,427) | руб 38,434 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (руб 3,812) | руб 5,700 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (руб 34,068) | руб 32,389 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,959,040 Gs (руб 21,854) | руб 23,273 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269,121 Gs (руб 3,002) | руб 3,730 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (руб 865) | руб 439 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,756,270 Gs (руб 19,592) | руб 24,196 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609,226 Gs (руб 6,796) | руб 6,604 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,567 Gs (руб 241) | руб 413 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,293 Gs (руб 182) | руб 811 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269,773 Gs (руб 3,009) | руб 4,784 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181,592 Gs (руб 2,026) | руб 2,535 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (руб 4,788) | руб 5,645 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296,150 Gs (руб 3,304) | руб 6,989 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,065,300 Gs (руб 837,380) | руб 1,246,400 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (руб 64) | руб 47 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,538 Gs (руб 1,724) | руб 1,588 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,600 Gs (руб 341) | руб 451 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,693 Gs (руб 476) | руб 549 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,867 Gs (руб 1,404) | руб 1,290 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs (руб 274) | руб 307 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,082 Gs (руб 168) | руб 183 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,817 Gs (руб 255) | руб 213 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,303 Gs (руб 81) | руб 81 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,674 Gs (руб 119) | руб 100 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,720 Gs (руб 488) | руб 559 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,178 Gs (руб 839) | руб 1,443 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,382 Gs (руб 785) | руб 574 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (руб 1,250) | руб 5,605 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (руб 1,886) | руб 3,345 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,347 Gs (руб 294) | руб 385 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,280 Gs (руб 237) | руб 166 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,592 Gs (руб 129) | руб 220 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,156,180 Gs (руб 46,364) | руб 35,616 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (руб 13) | руб 7 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,073 Gs (руб 2,600) | руб 3,599 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,398 Gs (руб 127) | руб 161 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Russia
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