Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,983 Gs (руб 313) | руб 381 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,278 Gs (руб 277) | руб 255 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,492 Gs (руб 83) | руб 141 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,912 Gs (руб 48) | руб 67 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,929 Gs (руб 107) | руб 87 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,934 Gs (руб 87) | руб 150 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,233 Gs (руб 179) | руб 320 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,078 Gs (руб 99) | руб 95 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,134 Gs (руб 60) | руб 33 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,091 Gs (руб 50) | руб 61 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,191 Gs (руб 364) | руб 530 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,034 Gs (руб 98) | руб 94 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,832 Gs (руб 28) | руб 32 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,848,170 Gs (руб 37,682) | руб 75,229 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,578,830 Gs (руб 25,252) | руб 43,484 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 351,017 Gs (руб 3,437) | руб 6,636 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,314,020 Gs (руб 22,659) | руб 39,851 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470,600 Gs (руб 14,400) | руб 25,004 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 266,641 Gs (руб 2,611) | руб 4,110 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 167,117 Gs (руб 1,636) | руб 417 | + 293% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,030,480 Gs (руб 19,883) | руб 24,777 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713,846 Gs (руб 6,990) | руб 5,517 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,037 Gs (руб 186) | руб 430 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,206 Gs (руб 159) | руб 724 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301,970 Gs (руб 2,957) | руб 5,782 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236,044 Gs (руб 2,311) | руб 2,885 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479,435 Gs (руб 4,695) | руб 5,928 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343,760 Gs (руб 3,366) | руб 6,846 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,284,400 Gs (руб 864,499) | руб 1,412,860 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,091 Gs (руб 60) | руб 45 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 148,195 Gs (руб 1,451) | руб 1,906 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,364 Gs (руб 297) | руб 502 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,592 Gs (руб 388) | руб 585 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,553 Gs (руб 1,132) | руб 1,351 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22,638 Gs (руб 222) | руб 238 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,773 Gs (руб 184) | руб 155 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,733 Gs (руб 232) | руб 198 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,446 Gs (руб 53) | руб 69 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,420 Gs (руб 82) | руб 98 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41,582 Gs (руб 407) | руб 603 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,214 Gs (руб 785) | руб 1,770 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs (руб 691) | руб 610 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199,342 Gs (руб 1,952) | руб 6,547 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,855 Gs (руб 1,428) | руб 3,282 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,184 Gs (руб 286) | руб 431 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,231 Gs (руб 130) | руб 218 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (руб 65) | руб 241 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,043,170 Gs (руб 29,799) | руб 30,129 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 833 Gs (руб 8) | руб 2.68 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196,363 Gs (руб 1,923) | руб 3,340 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,249 Gs (руб 110) | руб 150 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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