Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,891 Gs (руб 535) | руб 496 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,484 Gs (руб 382) | руб 371 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,477 Gs (руб 142) | руб 197 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,768 Gs (руб 77) | руб 84 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,076 Gs (руб 161) | руб 117 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,474 Gs (руб 165) | руб 196 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (руб 233) | руб 424 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,306 Gs (руб 186) | руб 113 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (руб 106) | руб 50 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,627 Gs (руб 76) | руб 78 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (руб 536) | руб 721 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (руб 137) | руб 147 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (руб 32) | руб 45 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,565,400 Gs (руб 52,070) | руб 85,386 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,841,770 Gs (руб 32,411) | руб 56,051 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322,932 Gs (руб 3,683) | руб 9,152 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,172,360 Gs (руб 36,182) | руб 48,742 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,077,660 Gs (руб 23,696) | руб 29,136 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230,465 Gs (руб 2,629) | руб 5,327 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 107,660 Gs (руб 1,228) | руб 495 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,655,200 Gs (руб 30,283) | руб 23,888 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,114,330 Gs (руб 12,709) | руб 10,506 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44,719 Gs (руб 510) | руб 606 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,650 Gs (руб 236) | руб 1,151 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (руб 4,433) | руб 5,595 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (руб 3,444) | руб 3,450 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (руб 7,348) | руб 7,670 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (руб 4,067) | руб 9,727 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (руб 880,930) | руб 2,390,320 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,323 Gs (руб 95) | руб 51 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (руб 2,120) | руб 2,294 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (руб 244) | руб 511 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (руб 614) | руб 686 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (руб 1,549) | руб 1,874 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (руб 317) | руб 411 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (руб 234) | руб 259 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (руб 343) | руб 285 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (руб 172) | руб 116 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,792 Gs (руб 180) | руб 153 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67,975 Gs (руб 775) | руб 827 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (руб 854) | руб 1,772 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79,743 Gs (руб 909) | руб 728 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (руб 1,758) | руб 7,974 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 218,369 Gs (руб 2,491) | руб 3,857 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,382 Gs (руб 506) | руб 461 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,928 Gs (руб 262) | руб 220 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17,191 Gs (руб 196) | руб 261 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (руб 63,774) | руб 71,350 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (руб 19) | руб 2.73 | + 579% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,932 Gs (руб 2,691) | руб 4,225 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,680 Gs (руб 110) | руб 204 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,964 prices entered by 587 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Russia
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