Cost of living in United States compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 173% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (155,361 Gs) | 54,563 Gs | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (89,388 Gs) | 36,562 Gs | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (41,851 Gs) | 12,397 Gs | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (8,135 Gs) | 6,922 Gs | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.41 (34,225 Gs) | 15,078 Gs | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (34,565 Gs) | 14,819 Gs | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (54,947 Gs) | 19,966 Gs | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (30,314 Gs) | 14,931 Gs | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (15,736 Gs) | 8,575 Gs | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.85 (29,826 Gs) | 6,631 Gs | + 350% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (135,126 Gs) | 52,050 Gs | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (22,131 Gs) | 13,598 Gs | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.58 (20,006 Gs) | 2,676 Gs | + 648% | |
| Housing | + 373% | |||
| Housing in United States is 373% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,854 (22,135,788 Gs) | 5,655,380 Gs | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,117 (16,423,840 Gs) | 3,080,880 Gs | + 433% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (1,714,337 Gs) | 314,092 Gs | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,053 (15,923,054 Gs) | 2,896,290 Gs | + 450% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,518 (11,771,251 Gs) | 1,797,900 Gs | + 555% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $156 (1,210,379 Gs) | 219,970 Gs | + 450% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (466,031 Gs) | 104,045 Gs | + 348% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $264 (2,051,429 Gs) | 1,955,730 Gs | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (1,130,529 Gs) | 847,753 Gs | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (111,578 Gs) | 31,954 Gs | + 249% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (249,858 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 611% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 52% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (438,739 Gs) | 397,212 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (420,062 Gs) | 239,310 Gs | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (792,375 Gs) | 719,017 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (1,079,411 Gs) | 425,884 Gs | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 114% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,797 (231,129,247 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (7,298 Gs) | 7,653 Gs | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (616,584 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 208% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (69,505 Gs) | 43,475 Gs | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (179,503 Gs) | 52,829 Gs | + 240% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (1,298,187 Gs) | 146,615 Gs | + 785% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (68,119 Gs) | 34,344 Gs | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (38,605 Gs) | 19,707 Gs | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (49,906 Gs) | 31,470 Gs | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (38,021 Gs) | 11,800 Gs | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (18,095 Gs) | 12,806 Gs | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (225,659 Gs) | 65,543 Gs | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 113% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| United States | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (462,431 Gs) | 95,544 Gs | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (225,962 Gs) | 81,113 Gs | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $232 (1,796,777 Gs) | 150,949 Gs | + 1090% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (780,290 Gs) | 264,476 Gs | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (111,084 Gs) | 38,794 Gs | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.81 (45,105 Gs) | 23,949 Gs | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (55,032 Gs) | 8,619 Gs | + 539% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $487 (3,778,712 Gs) | 7,275,970 Gs | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (3,698 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (500,456 Gs) | 222,350 Gs | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (79,928 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 681% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 181% more expensive than in Paraguay
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