Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,437 Gs (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 330 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,528 Gs (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 178 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14,698 Gs (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 71 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,380 Gs (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,980 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 49 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,098 Gs (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,633 Gs (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 91 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,020 Gs (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 47 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,963 Gs (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,380 Gs (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 31 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41,410 Gs (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 261 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,883 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 39 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,488 Gs (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 28 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,724,460 Gs (Mex$ 11,603) | Mex$ 23,155 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,747,430 Gs (Mex$ 6,748) | Mex$ 12,161 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 258,491 Gs (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 1,250 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,929,070 Gs (Mex$ 7,194) | Mex$ 15,085 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,809,640 Gs (Mex$ 4,444) | Mex$ 7,908 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 165,092 Gs (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 743 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95,719 Gs (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 412 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,876,020 Gs (Mex$ 4,607) | Mex$ 5,750 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 874,120 Gs (Mex$ 2,147) | Mex$ 2,317 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,452 Gs (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 132 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,370 Gs (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 139 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370,415 Gs (Mex$ 910) | Mex$ 990 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 272,470 Gs (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 739 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 703,722 Gs (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 1,715 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358,269 Gs (Mex$ 880) | Mex$ 1,413 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (Mex$ 310,459) | Mex$ 392,521 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,788 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 160,582 Gs (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 653 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45,894 Gs (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 107 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43,573 Gs (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 284 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80,000 Gs (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 650 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46,249 Gs (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 95 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,467 Gs (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 68 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,729 Gs (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 84 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,895 Gs (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 45 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,954 Gs (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 44 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42,883 Gs (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 297 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 102,956 Gs (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 387 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80,079 Gs (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 175 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,342 Gs (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 911 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236,696 Gs (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 848 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95,112 Gs (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 181 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,542 Gs (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 102 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,149 Gs (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 58 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,000,000 Gs (Mex$ 14,736) | Mex$ 11,177 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (Mex$ 5.40) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 158,010 Gs (Mex$ 388) | Mex$ 908 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 81 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in Mexico
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