Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Paraguay Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Paraguay

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 150.7% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 208.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 148.5% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 205.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$4.31 β‚²34.4K
332.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$22.55 β‚²179.9K
229.40%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$4.39 β‚²35K
151.03%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$1.8 β‚²14.3K
108.33%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$0.91 β‚²7,257
138.46%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$0.46 β‚²3,646
265.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$1.42 β‚²11.3K
310.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$1.91 β‚²15.2K
200.52%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$0.88 β‚²7,003
154.55%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$0.89 β‚²7,100
198.88%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$0.92 β‚²7,323
291.30%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$1.64 β‚²13.1K
115.24%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$6.18 β‚²49.3K
83.17%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$3.1 β‚²24.7K
301.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$5.98 β‚²47.7K
155.52%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$2 β‚²15.9K
108.50%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$0.79 β‚²6,304
89.87%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$0.88 β‚²6,993
354.55%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$1.67 β‚²13.3K
143.71%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$0.95 β‚²7,613
192.63%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$1.02 β‚²8,172
167.65%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$0.51 β‚²4,107
415.69%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$0.5 β‚²4,024
264.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$1.42 β‚²11.3K
928.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$5.67 β‚²45.3K
130.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$0.68 β‚²5,414
342.65%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$1.26 β‚²10.1K
165.08%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.44 β‚²3,503
481.82%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$32.88 β‚²262.3K
138.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$0.83 β‚²6,634
327.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$1.25 β‚²9,944
24.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$6.2 β‚²49.5K
366.29%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$0.89 β‚²7,123
30.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$14.2K β‚²113.5M
72.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$24.1K β‚²192.1M
-13.20%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$42.79 β‚²341.3K
263.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$14.02 β‚²111.8K
222.40%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$15.71 β‚²125.3K
297.14%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$25.35 β‚²202.3K
68.92%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$12.28 β‚²98K
44.30%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$5.16 β‚²41.2K
118.02%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$147 β‚²1.2M
446.12%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$3,201 β‚²25.5M
276.18%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$48.37 β‚²385.8K
17.16%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$35.73 β‚²285.1K
16.46%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$75.2 β‚²599.9K
19.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$54.9 β‚²437.6K
96.92%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$369 β‚²2.9M
270.00%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$292 β‚²2.3M
314.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$625 β‚²5M
248.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$417 β‚²3.3M
339.59%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$1,409 β‚²11.2M
336.56%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$1,111 β‚²8.9M
296.91%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Canada
Paraguay
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$436 β‚²3.5M
557.86%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
9.94
-36.32%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Paraguay: October 28, 2025

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