Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United States
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs ($5.95) | $15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs ($4.46) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs ($1.39) | $4.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs ($0.78) | $0.88 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs ($1.74) | $2.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs ($1.40) | $4.10 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs ($2.18) | $6 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs ($1.63) | $3.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,228 Gs ($0.94) | $1.68 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs ($0.93) | $3.30 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs ($4.62) | $14 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs ($1.65) | $1.99 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs ($0.31) | $2.06 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs ($689) | $2,211 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,100,030 Gs ($317) | $1,548 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs ($52) | $179 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs ($460) | $1,535 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,959,040 Gs ($295) | $1,116 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269,121 Gs ($41) | $113 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs ($12) | $50 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,756,270 Gs ($265) | $271 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609,226 Gs ($92) | $128 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,567 Gs ($3.25) | $11 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,293 Gs ($2.46) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269,773 Gs ($41) | $47 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181,592 Gs ($27) | $43 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs ($65) | $87 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296,150 Gs ($45) | $109 | - 59% | |
| 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 | 75,065,300 Gs ($11,314) | $23,574 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs ($0.86) | $0.64 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,538 Gs ($23) | $74 | - 69% | |
| 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) | 30,600 Gs ($4.61) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,693 Gs ($6) | $16 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,867 Gs ($19) | $112 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs ($3.70) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,082 Gs ($2.27) | $3.47 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,817 Gs ($3.44) | $4.93 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,303 Gs ($1.10) | $3.64 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,674 Gs ($1.61) | $1.81 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,720 Gs ($7) | $22 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,178 Gs ($11) | $46 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,382 Gs ($11) | $25 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs ($17) | $205 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs ($25) | $80 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,347 Gs ($3.97) | $12 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,280 Gs ($3.21) | $5.04 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,592 Gs ($1.75) | $5.85 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,156,180 Gs ($626) | $421 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs ($0.18) | $0.51 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,073 Gs ($35) | $49 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,398 Gs ($1.72) | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 61% cheaper than in United States
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