Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United States
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,983 Gs ($4.89) | $14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,278 Gs ($4.32) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,492 Gs ($1.30) | $4.32 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,912 Gs ($0.75) | $0.87 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,929 Gs ($1.67) | $3.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,934 Gs ($1.37) | $4.07 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,233 Gs ($2.79) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,078 Gs ($1.54) | $3.38 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,134 Gs ($0.94) | $1.73 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,091 Gs ($0.78) | $3.19 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,191 Gs ($5.68) | $15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,034 Gs ($1.53) | $1.91 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,832 Gs ($0.43) | $2.07 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,848,170 Gs ($588) | $2,231 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,578,830 Gs ($394) | $1,605 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 351,017 Gs ($54) | $178 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,314,020 Gs ($354) | $1,611 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470,600 Gs ($225) | $1,141 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 266,641 Gs ($41) | $117 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 167,117 Gs ($26) | $48 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,030,480 Gs ($310) | $300 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713,846 Gs ($109) | $121 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,037 Gs ($2.91) | $11 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,206 Gs ($2.48) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301,970 Gs ($46) | $49 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236,044 Gs ($36) | $44 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479,435 Gs ($73) | $87 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343,760 Gs ($53) | $114 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,284,400 Gs ($13,492) | $22,995 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,091 Gs ($0.93) | $0.77 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 148,195 Gs ($23) | $80 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,364 Gs ($4.64) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,592 Gs ($6) | $20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,553 Gs ($18) | $110 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22,638 Gs ($3.46) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,773 Gs ($2.87) | $3.51 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,733 Gs ($3.63) | $5.02 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,446 Gs ($0.83) | $3.52 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,420 Gs ($1.29) | $1.82 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41,582 Gs ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,214 Gs ($12) | $45 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199,342 Gs ($30) | $220 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,855 Gs ($22) | $75 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,184 Gs ($4.46) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,231 Gs ($2.02) | $4.81 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs ($1.02) | $5.82 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,043,170 Gs ($465) | $405 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 833 Gs ($0.13) | $0.19 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196,363 Gs ($30) | $54 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,249 Gs ($1.72) | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 61% cheaper than in United States
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