Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,279 Gs (¥761) | ¥1,510 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,127 Gs (¥565) | ¥760 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,993 Gs (¥211) | ¥442 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,501 Gs (¥114) | ¥221 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,263 Gs (¥233) | ¥344 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,412 Gs (¥183) | ¥626 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,453 Gs (¥307) | ¥855 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,417 Gs (¥236) | ¥1,035 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (¥150) | ¥461 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,524 Gs (¥132) | ¥271 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,613 Gs (¥837) | ¥1,299 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,093 Gs (¥213) | ¥205 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,980 Gs (¥52) | ¥227 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,135,140 Gs (¥72,717) | ¥218,917 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,271,790 Gs (¥39,950) | ¥128,457 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,662 Gs (¥4,971) | ¥27,749 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,421,720 Gs (¥60,172) | ¥187,909 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,284,550 Gs (¥40,174) | ¥76,748 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336,072 Gs (¥5,910) | ¥19,268 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 107,915 Gs (¥1,898) | ¥4,419 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,991,200 Gs (¥52,601) | ¥43,152 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (¥16,648) | ¥17,240 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38,069 Gs (¥669) | ¥1,196 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,426 Gs (¥482) | ¥3,024 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (¥5,088) | ¥6,406 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 268,839 Gs (¥4,728) | ¥3,885 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,078 Gs (¥10,553) | ¥8,497 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361,731 Gs (¥6,361) | ¥10,842 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 59,868,300 Gs (¥1,052,798) | ¥3,145,430 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,696 Gs (¥153) | ¥167 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,685 Gs (¥3,142) | ¥13,986 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,715 Gs (¥452) | ¥2,137 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48,936 Gs (¥861) | ¥1,967 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 107,592 Gs (¥1,892) | ¥4,294 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,334 Gs (¥481) | ¥677 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,564 Gs (¥379) | ¥635 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,304 Gs (¥480) | ¥529 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,130 Gs (¥213) | ¥195 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (¥223) | ¥192 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,145 Gs (¥1,234) | ¥3,899 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Paraguay | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,902 Gs (¥1,634) | ¥3,808 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75,002 Gs (¥1,319) | ¥3,606 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,671 Gs (¥2,896) | ¥9,510 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 217,354 Gs (¥3,822) | ¥6,842 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,996 Gs (¥826) | ¥1,086 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,679 Gs (¥434) | ¥566 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,414 Gs (¥253) | ¥564 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (¥98,330) | ¥106,060 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (¥29) | ¥56 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,790 Gs (¥4,357) | ¥12,147 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,250 Gs (¥198) | ¥602 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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