Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United States
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,563 Gs ($7) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,791 Gs ($4.51) | $10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,062 Gs ($1.80) | $5.78 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,653 Gs ($0.91) | $1.08 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,233 Gs ($1.96) | $4.97 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,061 Gs ($1.38) | $4.65 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,530 Gs ($2.82) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,386 Gs ($1.98) | $4.56 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,927 Gs ($1.23) | $2.38 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,111 Gs ($0.84) | $3.47 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,575 Gs ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,492 Gs ($1.58) | $2.90 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,093 Gs ($0.43) | $2.87 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,816,750 Gs ($662) | $2,778 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,730 Gs ($378) | $2,116 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470,063 Gs ($65) | $222 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,449,390 Gs ($474) | $1,936 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,148,290 Gs ($295) | $1,468 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,595 Gs ($37) | $149 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120,199 Gs ($17) | $61 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,604,630 Gs ($358) | $292 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,260,850 Gs ($173) | $141 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39,143 Gs ($5.38) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26,134 Gs ($3.59) | $32 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348,731 Gs ($48) | $56 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 312,693 Gs ($43) | $48 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654,847 Gs ($90) | $95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 459,554 Gs ($63) | $125 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,742,500 Gs ($12,884) | $27,555 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,255 Gs ($1.13) | $1.02 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223,310 Gs ($31) | $80 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,235 Gs ($3.47) | $9 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,204 Gs ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,840 Gs ($18) | $154 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs ($3.51) | $9 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,399 Gs ($3.49) | $4.89 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs ($3.73) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,480 Gs ($1.44) | $4.94 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs ($2.16) | $2.19 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,343 Gs ($10) | $29 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93,615 Gs ($13) | $57 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,299 Gs ($11) | $28 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138,056 Gs ($19) | $234 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 204,741 Gs ($28) | $94 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,528 Gs ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,868 Gs ($2.87) | $5.47 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,887 Gs ($2.32) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs ($963) | $546 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs ($0.69) | $0.20 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224,116 Gs ($31) | $58 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,502 Gs ($1.44) | $10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in United States
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