Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 28% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (руб 368) | руб 466 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs (руб 295) | руб 308 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs (руб 100) | руб 178 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs (руб 51) | руб 79 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs (руб 110) | руб 115 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs (руб 91) | руб 209 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs (руб 144) | руб 412 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs (руб 96) | руб 116 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs (руб 54) | руб 59 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs (руб 51) | руб 69 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs (руб 446) | руб 638 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs (руб 101) | руб 131 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs (руб 23) | руб 37 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,062,790 Gs (руб 37,898) | руб 61,886 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs (руб 20,484) | руб 44,108 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs (руб 2,654) | руб 8,171 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs (руб 32,412) | руб 37,668 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs (руб 16,071) | руб 26,807 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs (руб 2,919) | руб 4,924 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs (руб 1,146) | руб 526 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs (руб 22,120) | руб 28,072 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs (руб 11,095) | руб 8,737 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs (руб 192) | руб 490 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs (руб 276) | руб 773 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs (руб 1,958) | руб 5,735 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs (руб 2,064) | руб 3,509 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs (руб 4,883) | руб 6,597 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs (руб 2,850) | руб 7,183 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,813,800 Gs (руб 679,213) | руб 1,948,350 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs (руб 70) | руб 50 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs (руб 1,612) | руб 1,752 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs (руб 262) | руб 466 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs (руб 595) | руб 459 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs (руб 1,092) | руб 1,425 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs (руб 410) | руб 300 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs (руб 180) | руб 210 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs (руб 230) | руб 248 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs (руб 97) | руб 101 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs (руб 105) | руб 123 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs (руб 753) | руб 662 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs (руб 639) | руб 1,608 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs (руб 567) | руб 566 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs (руб 933) | руб 3,944 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs (руб 1,402) | руб 4,438 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs (руб 279) | руб 399 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs (руб 180) | руб 188 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs (руб 89) | руб 258 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs (руб 42,406) | руб 48,530 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs (руб 20) | руб 3.24 | + 524% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs (руб 1,635) | руб 2,786 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs (руб 84) | руб 172 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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