Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,826 Gs (₨583) | ₨363 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,946 Gs (₨355) | ₨331 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,482 Gs (₨143) | ₨164 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,704 Gs (₨77) | ₨56 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,326 Gs (₨153) | ₨89 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,309 Gs (₨164) | ₨42 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,993 Gs (₨229) | ₨229 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,315 Gs (₨164) | ₨158 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,801 Gs (₨101) | ₨31 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,949 Gs (₨80) | ₨160 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,924 Gs (₨526) | ₨765 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,554 Gs (₨132) | ₨89 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,805 Gs (₨32) | ₨39 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,948,050 Gs (₨56,722) | ₨45,725 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,856,580 Gs (₨32,747) | ₨26,955 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 335,567 Gs (₨3,847) | ₨5,248 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,412,450 Gs (₨39,119) | ₨23,598 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,118,850 Gs (₨24,290) | ₨14,063 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (₨2,820) | ₨5,543 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (₨1,209) | ₨683 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,480,070 Gs (₨28,430) | ₨29,559 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (₨10,853) | ₨12,077 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (₨355) | ₨537 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21,590 Gs (₨247) | ₨589 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (₨3,317) | ₨2,521 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (₨3,462) | ₨2,491 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (₨7,385) | ₨4,008 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (₨5,447) | ₨2,938 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (₨791,513) | ₨1,310,420 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,709 Gs (₨100) | ₨108 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (₨2,131) | ₨1,128 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (₨245) | ₨132 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (₨618) | ₨251 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (₨1,501) | ₨1,236 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (₨319) | ₨408 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (₨235) | ₨213 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (₨345) | ₨259 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,025 Gs (₨126) | ₨170 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,486 Gs (₨189) | ₨87 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91,177 Gs (₨1,045) | ₨289 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114,005 Gs (₨1,307) | ₨1,474 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,275 Gs (₨840) | ₨632 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (₨1,885) | ₨1,598 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246,499 Gs (₨2,826) | ₨1,743 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,770 Gs (₨513) | ₨729 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,244 Gs (₨266) | ₨200 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,802 Gs (₨158) | ₨180 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (₨64,100) | ₨47,423 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (₨19) | ₨1.08 | + 1627% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (₨3,200) | ₨1,667 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (₨121) | ₨262 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 27% more expensive than in India
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