Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 183% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (121,137 Gs) | 41,008 Gs | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (63,397 Gs) | 30,650 Gs | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (35,301 Gs) | 10,388 Gs | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (6,888 Gs) | 5,944 Gs | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.40 (23,490 Gs) | 12,019 Gs | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (30,716 Gs) | 11,130 Gs | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (45,083 Gs) | 15,230 Gs | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.04 (27,930 Gs) | 11,079 Gs | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (13,986 Gs) | 6,667 Gs | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (22,895 Gs) | 6,562 Gs | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (108,284 Gs) | 54,512 Gs | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (15,802 Gs) | 11,857 Gs | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (17,349 Gs) | 2,294 Gs | + 656% | |
| Housing | + 292% | |||
| Housing in United States is 292% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,574 (17,785,579 Gs) | 3,583,030 Gs | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,972 (13,625,534 Gs) | 1,793,230 Gs | + 660% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (1,377,243 Gs) | 303,268 Gs | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,776 (12,271,742 Gs) | 3,800,650 Gs | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,351 (9,336,280 Gs) | 2,250,490 Gs | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (927,078 Gs) | 575,093 Gs | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (387,844 Gs) | 109,961 Gs | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $289 (1,994,938 Gs) | 2,420,430 Gs | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (901,782 Gs) | 1,149,020 Gs | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (87,736 Gs) | 24,869 Gs | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (189,274 Gs) | 22,143 Gs | + 755% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 49% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (358,695 Gs) | 276,779 Gs | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (312,517 Gs) | 214,496 Gs | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (641,426 Gs) | 496,470 Gs | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (820,242 Gs) | 325,152 Gs | + 152% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 130% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,206 (174,164,003 Gs) | 75,186,000 Gs | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (7,853 Gs) | 8,257 Gs | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (552,077 Gs) | 175,600 Gs | + 214% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 130% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (52,558 Gs) | 30,038 Gs | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (128,755 Gs) | 69,194 Gs | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (898,970 Gs) | 118,663 Gs | + 658% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (52,022 Gs) | 42,177 Gs | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (29,488 Gs) | 17,819 Gs | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.56 (38,399 Gs) | 26,950 Gs | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (28,822 Gs) | 12,349 Gs | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (14,313 Gs) | 12,754 Gs | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (175,820 Gs) | 107,081 Gs | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 73% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (347,554 Gs) | 67,302 Gs | + 416% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (185,990 Gs) | 56,003 Gs | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (1,350,413 Gs) | 141,264 Gs | + 856% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (588,568 Gs) | 174,370 Gs | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (90,775 Gs) | 39,521 Gs | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (35,946 Gs) | 23,367 Gs | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (42,780 Gs) | 9,792 Gs | + 337% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (3,431,873 Gs) | 5,300,420 Gs | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1,221 Gs) | 1,893 Gs | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (356,872 Gs) | 201,426 Gs | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (63,060 Gs) | 10,694 Gs | + 490% | |
| TOTAL | + 166% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,557 prices entered by 2,698 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 166% more expensive than in Paraguay
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