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 | 39,499 Gs ($5.76) | $17 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs ($4.62) | $9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs ($1.56) | $5.06 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs ($0.80) | $0.99 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs ($1.72) | $3.33 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs ($1.43) | $4.44 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs ($2.26) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs ($1.50) | $3.92 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs ($0.84) | $1.94 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs ($0.80) | $3.35 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs ($1.58) | $2.26 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs ($0.35) | $2.45 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,062,790 Gs ($592) | $2,514 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs ($320) | $1,957 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs ($41) | $205 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs ($507) | $1,777 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs ($251) | $1,349 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs ($46) | $139 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs ($18) | $57 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs ($346) | $303 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs ($173) | $134 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs ($3.00) | $12 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs ($4.32) | $26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs ($31) | $51 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs ($32) | $46 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs ($76) | $92 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs ($45) | $120 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,813,800 Gs ($10,618) | $25,233 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs ($1.10) | $1.06 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs ($25) | $77 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs ($4.09) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs ($9) | $19 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs ($17) | $125 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs ($2.81) | $4.17 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs ($3.59) | $5.50 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs ($1.51) | $4.18 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs ($1.64) | $2.05 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Paraguay | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs ($10) | $49 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs ($9) | $27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs ($15) | $192 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs ($22) | $83 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs ($4.36) | $13 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs ($2.82) | $5.17 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs ($1.38) | $6 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs ($663) | $499 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs ($0.32) | $0.17 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs ($26) | $52 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs ($1.31) | $9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in United States
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