Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,541 Gs (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 225 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,176 Gs (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 122 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,446 Gs (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 55 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,166 Gs (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,562 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,701 Gs (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,517 Gs (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 70 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,451 Gs (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 41 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,374 Gs (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,589 Gs (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,352 Gs (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 232 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,802 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,362 Gs (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,623,210 Gs (Mex$ 14,668) | Mex$ 19,253 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,100,030 Gs (Mex$ 6,663) | Mex$ 8,759 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 332,861 Gs (Mex$ 1,056) | Mex$ 975 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,954,220 Gs (Mex$ 9,373) | Mex$ 10,267 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876,040 Gs (Mex$ 5,952) | Mex$ 5,136 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 259,000 Gs (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 675 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76,904 Gs (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 384 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,834,130 Gs (Mex$ 5,819) | Mex$ 6,789 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 640,392 Gs (Mex$ 2,032) | Mex$ 2,038 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,306 Gs (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 99 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,309 Gs (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 94 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 258,070 Gs (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 856 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 180,412 Gs (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 662 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431,218 Gs (Mex$ 1,368) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287,255 Gs (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 1,154 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,065,300 Gs (Mex$ 238,164) | Mex$ 354,331 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,796 Gs (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,078 Gs (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 546 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,989 Gs (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 80 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38,307 Gs (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 185 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,587 Gs (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 528 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,357 Gs (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 80 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,890 Gs (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 49 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,386 Gs (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 57 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,254 Gs (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 30 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,088 Gs (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42,465 Gs (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 190 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69,952 Gs (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 308 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61,162 Gs (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 151 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,724 Gs (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 860 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 676 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,716 Gs (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 125 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,279 Gs (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 72 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,849 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,670,990 Gs (Mex$ 14,820) | Mex$ 10,768 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (Mex$ 3.75) | Mex$ 3.05 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,139 Gs (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 996 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,871 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 62 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Mexico
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