Cost of Living in Paraguay
Summary of cost of living in Paraguay:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,719.2$ (12,175,598.2Gs), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 463.7$ (3,283,995.5Gs), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Paraguay is, on average, 61.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Paraguay is, on average, 77.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.94 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 28.24 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 5.65 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.55 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.09 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.94 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.54 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.94 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.89 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.47 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.88 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.07 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.61 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.21 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.41 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.44 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.51 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.64 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.59 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.65 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 0.80 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.37 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1.50 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.51 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 34.44 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.30 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.73 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 6.83 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.01 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 14,685.19 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,088.74 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 45.48 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15.14 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 17.53 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 28.45 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.15 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5.65 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 162.57 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,146.82 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 50.13 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 38.45 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.04 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 55.83 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 410.47 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 320.31 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 681.31 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 463.03 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 131.73 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 101.84 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 434.04 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.44 |
Prices in Paraguay
This country had 994 entries in the past 12 months by 90 different contributors.
Last update: 18 October 2025
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Last update: 18 October 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Paraguay:
Cost of Living in Alto Paraguay
Cost of Living in Alto Paraná
Cost of Living in Amambay
Cost of Living in Boquerón
Cost of Living in Caaguazú
Cost of Living in Caazapá
Cost of Living in Canindeyú
Cost of Living in Central
Cost of Living in Concepción
Cost of Living in Cordillera
Cost of Living in Distrito Capital
Cost of Living in Guairá
Cost of Living in Itapúa
Cost of Living in Misiones
Cost of Living in Paraguarí
Cost of Living in Presidente Hayes
Cost of Living in Región Oriental
Cost of Living in San Pedro
Cost of Living in Ñeembucú
Cost of Living in Alto Paraná
Cost of Living in Amambay
Cost of Living in Boquerón
Cost of Living in Caaguazú
Cost of Living in Caazapá
Cost of Living in Canindeyú
Cost of Living in Central
Cost of Living in Concepción
Cost of Living in Cordillera
Cost of Living in Distrito Capital
Cost of Living in Guairá
Cost of Living in Itapúa
Cost of Living in Misiones
Cost of Living in Paraguarí
Cost of Living in Presidente Hayes
Cost of Living in Región Oriental
Cost of Living in San Pedro
Cost of Living in Ñeembucú
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