Cost of Living Comparison Between Paraguay and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 94.9% higher than in Paraguay (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 112.7% higher than in Paraguay | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 175.2% higher than in Paraguay | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 104.1% higher than in Paraguay | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 117.3% higher than in Paraguay | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 136.1% higher than in Paraguay | |
Restaurants | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₲40,000.00 (C$9.17) |
₲109,074.10 (C$25.00) |
+172.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₲220,000.00 (C$50.42) |
₲436,296.42 (C$100.00) |
+98.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₲40,000.00 (C$9.17) |
₲65,444.46 (C$15.00) |
+63.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₲10,000.00 (C$2.29) |
₲34,903.71 (C$8.00) |
+249.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₲12,000.00 (C$2.75) |
₲34,903.71 (C$8.00) |
+190.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₲17,263.18 (C$3.96) |
₲23,256.49 (C$5.33) |
+34.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₲6,832.30 (C$1.57) |
₲12,793.27 (C$2.93) |
+87.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₲3,713.75 (C$0.85) |
₲10,372.78 (C$2.38) |
+179.3 % |
Markets | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₲6,791.91 (C$1.56) |
₲13,431.55 (C$3.08) |
+97.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₲6,886.61 (C$1.58) |
₲14,602.31 (C$3.35) |
+112.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₲3,398.50 (C$0.78) |
₲9,991.83 (C$2.29) |
+194.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₲13,606.00 (C$3.12) |
₲21,470.31 (C$4.92) |
+57.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₲22,948.47 (C$5.26) |
₲29,939.68 (C$6.86) |
+30.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₲11,861.94 (C$2.72) |
₲32,983.23 (C$7.56) |
+178.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₲24,394.17 (C$5.59) |
₲41,747.37 (C$9.57) |
+71.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₲7,286.31 (C$1.67) |
₲11,323.77 (C$2.60) |
+55.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₲3,074.24 (C$0.70) |
₲3,965.19 (C$0.91) |
+29.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₲3,094.55 (C$0.71) |
₲10,735.98 (C$2.46) |
+246.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₲6,163.55 (C$1.41) |
₲11,144.23 (C$2.55) |
+80.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₲3,349.90 (C$0.77) |
₲7,293.11 (C$1.67) |
+117.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₲3,280.08 (C$0.75) |
₲7,016.27 (C$1.61) |
+113.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₲4,654.72 (C$1.07) |
₲15,855.41 (C$3.63) |
+240.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₲4,504.32 (C$1.03) |
₲10,656.76 (C$2.44) |
+136.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₲40,000.00 (C$9.17) |
₲78,533.36 (C$18.00) |
+96.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₲6,176.66 (C$1.42) |
₲17,680.76 (C$4.05) |
+186.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₲10,220.67 (C$2.34) |
₲19,921.14 (C$4.57) |
+94.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₲10,000.00 (C$2.29) |
₲87,259.28 (C$20.00) |
+772.6 % |
Transportation | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₲3,600.00 (C$0.83) |
₲15,270.37 (C$3.50) |
+324.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₲213,690.72 (C$48.98) |
₲452,657.53 (C$103.75) |
+111.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₲8,600.00 (C$1.97) |
₲19,633.34 (C$4.50) |
+128.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₲14,645.03 (C$3.36) |
₲14,745.18 (C$3.38) |
+0.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₲48,000.00 (C$11.00) |
₲165,792.64 (C$38.00) |
+245.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₲7,054.75 (C$1.62) |
₲7,089.59 (C$1.62) |
+0.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₲100,000,000.00 (C$22,920.20) |
₲172,686,122.30 (C$39,580.00) |
+72.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₲176,703,289.06 (C$40,500.74) |
₲119,088,841.47 (C$27,295.40) |
-32.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₲322,745.51 (C$73.97) |
₲920,354.33 (C$210.95) |
+185.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₲103,477.89 (C$23.72) |
₲259,967.02 (C$59.58) |
+151.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₲125,122.57 (C$28.68) |
₲369,030.11 (C$84.58) |
+194.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₲204,149.85 (C$46.79) |
₲252,266.30 (C$57.82) |
+23.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₲93,671.35 (C$21.47) |
₲122,262.17 (C$28.02) |
+30.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₲42,500.00 (C$9.74) |
₲69,763.80 (C$15.99) |
+64.2 % |
Childcare | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₲1,070,139.40 (C$245.28) |
₲4,630,604.42 (C$1,061.34) |
+332.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₲27,142,986.12 (C$6,221.23) |
₲88,828,236.71 (C$20,359.61) |
+227.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₲348,682.58 (C$79.92) |
₲334,984.33 (C$76.78) |
-3.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₲336,356.57 (C$77.09) |
₲248,710.80 (C$57.01) |
-26.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₲581,442.73 (C$133.27) |
₲536,868.10 (C$123.05) |
-7.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₲411,409.50 (C$94.30) |
₲639,446.19 (C$146.56) |
+55.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₲3,222,434.80 (C$738.59) |
₲7,906,242.45 (C$1,812.13) |
+145.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₲2,036,005.14 (C$466.66) |
₲6,958,535.49 (C$1,594.91) |
+241.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₲5,224,135.98 (C$1,197.38) |
₲12,494,575.55 (C$2,863.78) |
+139.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₲3,397,692.31 (C$778.76) |
₲10,837,679.89 (C$2,484.02) |
+219.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₲961,734.42 (C$220.43) |
₲2,657,311.37 (C$609.06) |
+176.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₲706,050.48 (C$161.83) |
₲2,174,451.82 (C$498.39) |
+208.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paraguay Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₲3,595,301.00 (C$824.05) |
₲18,051,394.80 (C$4,137.42) |
+402.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.19 | 5.00 | -50.9 % |
| Last update: | 6 June 2026 | 16 June 2026 | |
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