Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 165% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (134,690 Gs) | 46,866 Gs | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (72,207 Gs) | 32,962 Gs | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.78 (41,836 Gs) | 11,678 Gs | + 258% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (7,818 Gs) | 6,723 Gs | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.96 (35,885 Gs) | 13,581 Gs | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.69 (33,951 Gs) | 14,369 Gs | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (49,744 Gs) | 20,460 Gs | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (33,904 Gs) | 15,561 Gs | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (18,224 Gs) | 9,322 Gs | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (22,101 Gs) | 7,616 Gs | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (113,769 Gs) | 46,973 Gs | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.76 (20,013 Gs) | 11,973 Gs | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (21,691 Gs) | 2,800 Gs | + 675% | |
| Housing | + 367% | |||
| Housing in United States is 367% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,844 (20,593,960 Gs) | 4,365,820 Gs | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,149 (15,562,483 Gs) | 2,518,300 Gs | + 518% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (1,608,448 Gs) | 328,816 Gs | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,889 (13,674,855 Gs) | 3,289,850 Gs | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,445 (10,464,100 Gs) | 1,976,380 Gs | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (1,083,816 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | + 341% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (460,981 Gs) | 97,756 Gs | + 372% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (2,163,093 Gs) | 2,652,160 Gs | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (989,815 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (97,851 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (225,737 Gs) | 20,297 Gs | + 1012% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (389,179 Gs) | 388,682 Gs | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (324,930 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (673,519 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (859,436 Gs) | 356,592 Gs | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 128% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,977 (202,576,931 Gs) | 77,238,600 Gs | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (7,625 Gs) | 8,642 Gs | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (573,373 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 167% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (59,365 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (155,009 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (1,005,383 Gs) | 135,839 Gs | + 640% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (61,186 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (34,944 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (45,306 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (34,630 Gs) | 15,037 Gs | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (16,184 Gs) | 16,486 Gs | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (197,395 Gs) | 74,238 Gs | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 91% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (398,534 Gs) | 74,865 Gs | + 432% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (200,631 Gs) | 72,482 Gs | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (1,446,578 Gs) | 154,165 Gs | + 838% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (641,706 Gs) | 196,658 Gs | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (98,155 Gs) | 41,674 Gs | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (37,591 Gs) | 24,201 Gs | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (45,387 Gs) | 13,802 Gs | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $563 (4,073,529 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (1,447 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (395,249 Gs) | 241,786 Gs | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (72,225 Gs) | 9,861 Gs | + 632% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,518 prices entered by 2,862 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 171% more expensive than in Paraguay
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