- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs ($4.85) | $14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs ($4.69) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs ($1.96) | $4.52 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs ($0.82) | $0.89 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs ($1.90) | $3.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs ($1.68) | $3.98 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs ($3.18) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs ($1.70) | $3.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs ($0.95) | $1.61 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs ($1.12) | $3.62 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs ($1.63) | $1.92 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs ($0.62) | $2.13 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,340,820 Gs ($718) | $2,046 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs ($487) | $1,576 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs ($86) | $177 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs ($860) | $1,587 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs ($292) | $1,130 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs ($35) | $119 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs ($34) | $48 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs ($456) | $329 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs ($101) | $120 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs ($5.18) | $11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs ($11) | $23 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs ($50) | $47 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs ($55) | $45 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs ($77) | $86 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs ($60) | $115 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs ($22,794) | $22,396 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs ($1.00) | $0.78 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs ($28) | $85 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs ($4.97) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs ($25) | $111 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs ($3.48) | $3.47 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs ($7) | $5.13 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs ($1.97) | $3.47 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs ($2.75) | $1.87 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs ($9) | $21 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs ($16) | $45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs ($11) | $25 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs ($43) | $174 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs ($29) | $79 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs ($4.34) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs ($2.44) | $4.90 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs ($2.36) | $5.94 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs ($573) | $421 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs ($0.20) | $0.37 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs ($40) | $53 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs ($1.61) | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in United States
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