Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,334 Gs (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 178 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,236 Gs (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 110 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Gs (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 54 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,949 Gs (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,832 Gs (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 33 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,745 Gs (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,467 Gs (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 69 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,244 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 39 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,260 Gs (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,826 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,048 Gs (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 225 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,288 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,286 Gs (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,023,330 Gs (Mex$ 13,218) | Mex$ 18,809 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,124,380 Gs (Mex$ 6,979) | Mex$ 8,643 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362,529 Gs (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 1,276 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427,560 Gs (Mex$ 7,975) | Mex$ 10,911 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,849,980 Gs (Mex$ 6,078) | Mex$ 5,429 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,588 Gs (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 852 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144,262 Gs (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 381 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,015,670 Gs (Mex$ 6,622) | Mex$ 7,337 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 704,774 Gs (Mex$ 2,315) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,875 Gs (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 102 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,777 Gs (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 84 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302,137 Gs (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 842 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222,830 Gs (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 627 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 428,348 Gs (Mex$ 1,407) | Mex$ 1,540 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336,861 Gs (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 1,160 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 94,500,600 Gs (Mex$ 310,461) | Mex$ 317,750 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,222 Gs (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161,679 Gs (Mex$ 531) | Mex$ 496 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,222 Gs (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 82 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,530 Gs (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 196 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,691 Gs (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 529 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21,580 Gs (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 73 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,210 Gs (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 48 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,122 Gs (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 56 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,770 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,540 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,332 Gs (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 190 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,438 Gs (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 339 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,998 Gs (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 141 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 116,736 Gs (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 885 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,605 Gs (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 656 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28,300 Gs (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 114 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,533 Gs (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 62 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 40 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,754,190 Gs (Mex$ 12,334) | Mex$ 9,632 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 764 Gs (Mex$ 2.51) | Mex$ 2.00 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224,964 Gs (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 942 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,594 Gs (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 58 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in Mexico
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