Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 165% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (100,309 Gs) | 35,334 Gs | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (54,023 Gs) | 29,236 Gs | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (29,377 Gs) | 7,500 Gs | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (5,947 Gs) | 4,949 Gs | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (20,294 Gs) | 11,832 Gs | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (27,356 Gs) | 8,745 Gs | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (42,510 Gs) | 15,467 Gs | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (22,987 Gs) | 10,244 Gs | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (12,134 Gs) | 6,260 Gs | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (21,341 Gs) | 5,826 Gs | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (98,123 Gs) | 37,048 Gs | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (13,216 Gs) | 10,288 Gs | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (13,845 Gs) | 2,286 Gs | + 506% | |
| Housing | + 273% | |||
| Housing in United States is 273% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,267 (15,426,661 Gs) | 4,023,330 Gs | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (11,043,496 Gs) | 2,124,380 Gs | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (1,198,536 Gs) | 362,529 Gs | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (10,926,164 Gs) | 2,427,560 Gs | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (7,841,961 Gs) | 1,849,980 Gs | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (729,654 Gs) | 268,588 Gs | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (325,855 Gs) | 144,262 Gs | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (2,032,748 Gs) | 2,015,670 Gs | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (794,167 Gs) | 704,774 Gs | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (72,240 Gs) | 18,875 Gs | + 283% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (148,961 Gs) | 15,777 Gs | + 844% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 38% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (330,746 Gs) | 302,137 Gs | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (307,376 Gs) | 222,830 Gs | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (585,622 Gs) | 428,348 Gs | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (757,892 Gs) | 336,861 Gs | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 115% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,140 (157,489,860 Gs) | 94,500,600 Gs | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (5,028 Gs) | 6,222 Gs | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (544,452 Gs) | 161,679 Gs | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 163% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (48,948 Gs) | 32,222 Gs | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (137,920 Gs) | 44,530 Gs | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (743,810 Gs) | 119,691 Gs | + 521% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (45,024 Gs) | 21,580 Gs | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (24,500 Gs) | 19,210 Gs | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (35,380 Gs) | 22,122 Gs | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (24,603 Gs) | 5,770 Gs | + 326% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (12,648 Gs) | 8,540 Gs | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (146,129 Gs) | 43,332 Gs | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 122% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (305,538 Gs) | 84,438 Gs | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (167,075 Gs) | 68,998 Gs | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (1,498,857 Gs) | 116,736 Gs | + 1184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (511,298 Gs) | 145,605 Gs | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (81,638 Gs) | 28,300 Gs | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (32,864 Gs) | 20,533 Gs | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (39,424 Gs) | 6,668 Gs | + 491% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (2,667,032 Gs) | 3,754,190 Gs | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (1,534 Gs) | 764 Gs | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (354,284 Gs) | 224,964 Gs | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (55,078 Gs) | 11,594 Gs | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 165% more expensive than in Paraguay
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