Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50,826 Gs (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 283 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,946 Gs (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 147 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,482 Gs (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 68 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,704 Gs (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,326 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 43 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,309 Gs (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 26 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,993 Gs (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 81 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,315 Gs (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 48 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,801 Gs (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,949 Gs (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 27 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,924 Gs (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 247 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,554 Gs (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,805 Gs (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 25 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,948,050 Gs (Mex$ 12,508) | Mex$ 19,843 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,856,580 Gs (Mex$ 7,221) | Mex$ 10,577 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 335,567 Gs (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 1,013 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,412,450 Gs (Mex$ 8,626) | Mex$ 12,858 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,118,850 Gs (Mex$ 5,356) | Mex$ 6,816 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 716 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 401 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,480,070 Gs (Mex$ 6,269) | Mex$ 6,942 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (Mex$ 2,393) | Mex$ 2,523 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 112 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21,590 Gs (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 128 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 951 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 692 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (Mex$ 1,629) | Mex$ 1,673 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 1,236 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (Mex$ 174,542) | Mex$ 378,006 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,709 Gs (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (Mex$ 470) | Mex$ 538 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 84 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 190 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 623 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 75 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 55 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 64 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,025 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 34 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,486 Gs (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 32 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91,177 Gs (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 224 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Paraguay | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114,005 Gs (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 369 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,275 Gs (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 158 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 830 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 246,499 Gs (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 766 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,770 Gs (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 157 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,244 Gs (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 79 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,802 Gs (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 44 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (Mex$ 14,135) | Mex$ 11,196 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (Mex$ 4.11) | Mex$ 1.83 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 902 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 70 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in Mexico
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