- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,851 Gs ($5.06) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,271 Gs ($4.79) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs ($2.01) | $4.56 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs ($0.84) | $0.89 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs ($1.95) | $3.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs ($1.72) | $4.04 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs ($3.26) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs ($1.74) | $3.33 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs ($0.98) | $1.59 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs ($1.14) | $3.37 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs ($1.68) | $1.92 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs ($0.64) | $2.13 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs ($865) | $2,037 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs ($499) | $1,572 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs ($88) | $177 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs ($881) | $1,574 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs ($300) | $1,121 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs ($36) | $122 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs ($35) | $48 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs ($467) | $335 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs ($104) | $119 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs ($5.31) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs ($51) | $47 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs ($56) | $45 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs ($79) | $86 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs ($62) | $115 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs ($23,361) | $22,271 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs ($1.03) | $0.77 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs ($28) | $85 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs ($5.10) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs ($9) | $19 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs ($25) | $111 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs ($3.56) | $3.51 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs ($7) | $5.09 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs ($2.02) | $3.45 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs ($2.82) | $1.85 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs ($9) | $21 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs ($17) | $45 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs ($44) | $173 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs ($30) | $79 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs ($4.45) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs ($2.50) | $4.87 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs ($2.42) | $5.88 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,750,000 Gs ($636) | $427 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs ($0.20) | $0.34 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs ($41) | $53 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs ($1.65) | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in United States
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