Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 154% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (100,869 Gs) | 39,499 Gs | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (55,084 Gs) | 29,616 Gs | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (28,558 Gs) | 9,213 Gs | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (5,928 Gs) | 5,150 Gs | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (19,737 Gs) | 11,514 Gs | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (27,646 Gs) | 9,277 Gs | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (42,842 Gs) | 14,469 Gs | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (22,080 Gs) | 10,811 Gs | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (11,265 Gs) | 6,228 Gs | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (22,153 Gs) | 6,186 Gs | + 258% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (94,856 Gs) | 30,668 Gs | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (13,364 Gs) | 10,944 Gs | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (13,804 Gs) | 2,025 Gs | + 582% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in United States is 264% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (14,851,070 Gs) | 4,571,740 Gs | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,554 (10,437,091 Gs) | 2,100,030 Gs | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,193,069 Gs) | 341,740 Gs | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,536 (10,317,868 Gs) | 3,053,990 Gs | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,119 (7,519,267 Gs) | 1,959,040 Gs | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (756,736 Gs) | 269,121 Gs | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (335,028 Gs) | 77,566 Gs | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (1,820,945 Gs) | 1,756,270 Gs | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (862,263 Gs) | 609,226 Gs | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (70,796 Gs) | 21,567 Gs | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (145,381 Gs) | 16,293 Gs | + 792% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 54% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (313,681 Gs) | 269,773 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (291,070 Gs) | 181,592 Gs | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (586,983 Gs) | 429,196 Gs | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (730,238 Gs) | 296,150 Gs | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 120% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,595 (158,483,060 Gs) | 75,065,300 Gs | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4,298 Gs) | 5,695 Gs | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (498,224 Gs) | 154,538 Gs | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 158% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (47,911 Gs) | 30,600 Gs | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (110,663 Gs) | 42,693 Gs | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (752,471 Gs) | 125,867 Gs | + 498% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (44,198 Gs) | 24,561 Gs | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (23,158 Gs) | 15,082 Gs | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (33,469 Gs) | 22,817 Gs | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (24,513 Gs) | 7,303 Gs | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (12,165 Gs) | 10,674 Gs | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (146,113 Gs) | 43,720 Gs | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 128% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (308,860 Gs) | 75,178 Gs | + 311% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (170,058 Gs) | 70,382 Gs | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (1,383,160 Gs) | 112,096 Gs | + 1134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (533,800 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (82,652 Gs) | 26,347 Gs | + 214% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (33,859 Gs) | 21,280 Gs | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (39,379 Gs) | 11,592 Gs | + 240% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (2,825,132 Gs) | 4,156,180 Gs | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (3,431 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (328,735 Gs) | 233,073 Gs | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (55,378 Gs) | 11,398 Gs | + 386% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 162% more expensive than in Paraguay
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