Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45,631 Gs (руб 471) | руб 537 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,072 Gs (руб 341) | руб 357 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,633 Gs (руб 141) | руб 199 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,948 Gs (руб 72) | руб 87 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,871 Gs (руб 143) | руб 143 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,943 Gs (руб 144) | руб 226 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,790 Gs (руб 225) | руб 435 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,025 Gs (руб 145) | руб 131 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,974 Gs (руб 82) | руб 58 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,453 Gs (руб 67) | руб 87 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39,292 Gs (руб 405) | руб 729 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14,074 Gs (руб 145) | руб 167 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,256 Gs (руб 23) | руб 45 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,200,510 Gs (руб 53,664) | руб 108,612 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,752,820 Gs (руб 28,406) | руб 58,529 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 263,569 Gs (руб 2,720) | руб 8,064 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,423,320 Gs (руб 25,006) | руб 54,731 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,948,160 Gs (руб 20,103) | руб 33,269 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 136,193 Gs (руб 1,405) | руб 5,365 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93,782 Gs (руб 968) | руб 955 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,765,370 Gs (руб 18,217) | руб 21,598 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 842,598 Gs (руб 8,695) | руб 7,518 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,578 Gs (руб 295) | руб 548 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,877 Gs (руб 298) | руб 763 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333,162 Gs (руб 3,438) | руб 6,829 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 230,913 Gs (руб 2,383) | руб 3,368 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 702,284 Gs (руб 7,247) | руб 7,728 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 291,207 Gs (руб 3,005) | руб 9,144 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (руб 1,304,426) | руб 2,729,180 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,720 Gs (руб 80) | руб 56 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,487 Gs (руб 1,574) | руб 2,159 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37,067 Gs (руб 382) | руб 251 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48,493 Gs (руб 500) | руб 549 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 74,810 Gs (руб 772) | руб 1,878 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29,468 Gs (руб 304) | руб 347 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,429 Gs (руб 170) | руб 222 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,835 Gs (руб 287) | руб 181 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,802 Gs (руб 81) | руб 123 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,086 Gs (руб 114) | руб 128 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37,798 Gs (руб 390) | руб 559 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Paraguay | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,020 Gs (руб 919) | руб 1,534 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59,922 Gs (руб 618) | руб 654 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,342 Gs (руб 1,541) | руб 5,196 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236,696 Gs (руб 2,442) | руб 3,180 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 69,921 Gs (руб 722) | руб 502 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,771 Gs (руб 256) | руб 192 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,751 Gs (руб 101) | руб 228 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,786,000 Gs (руб 39,067) | руб 51,956 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Gs (руб 2.58) | руб 4.26 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144,392 Gs (руб 1,490) | руб 3,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,000 Gs (руб 83) | руб 202 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Russia
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