Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Paraguay Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Paraguay

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: United States is 169.5% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 268.2% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: United States is 162.7% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 261.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
United States
Paraguay
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$4.31 โ‚ฒ34.4K
371.69%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$22.55 โ‚ฒ179.9K
229.80%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$4.39 โ‚ฒ35K
161.73%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$1.8 โ‚ฒ14.3K
182.78%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.91 โ‚ฒ7,257
179.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.46 โ‚ฒ3,646
358.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.42 โ‚ฒ11.3K
328.87%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$1.91 โ‚ฒ15.2K
271.73%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
United States
Paraguay
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.88 โ‚ฒ7,003
22.73%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.89 โ‚ฒ7,100
315.73%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$0.92 โ‚ฒ7,323
405.43%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$1.64 โ‚ฒ13.1K
156.71%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$6.18 โ‚ฒ49.3K
106.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$3.1 โ‚ฒ24.7K
294.84%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$5.98 โ‚ฒ47.7K
168.90%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$2 โ‚ฒ15.9K
170.50%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$0.79 โ‚ฒ6,304
118.99%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$0.88 โ‚ฒ6,993
396.59%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$1.67 โ‚ฒ13.3K
195.81%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$0.95 โ‚ฒ7,613
203.16%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.02 โ‚ฒ8,172
200.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.51 โ‚ฒ4,107
341.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.5 โ‚ฒ4,024
342.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$1.42 โ‚ฒ11.3K
610.56%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$5.67 โ‚ฒ45.3K
159.79%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.68 โ‚ฒ5,414
180.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.26 โ‚ฒ10.1K
180.95%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
United States
Paraguay
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.44 โ‚ฒ3,503
481.82%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$32.88 โ‚ฒ262.3K
94.19%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$0.83 โ‚ฒ6,634
359.04%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$1.25 โ‚ฒ9,944
41.60%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$6.2 โ‚ฒ49.5K
390.32%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$0.89 โ‚ฒ7,123
5.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$14.2K โ‚ฒ113.5M
110.60%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$24.1K โ‚ฒ192.1M
7.06%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Paraguay
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$42.79 โ‚ฒ341.3K
387.61%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$14.02 โ‚ฒ111.8K
312.62%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$15.71 โ‚ฒ125.3K
352.51%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
United States
Paraguay
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$25.35 โ‚ฒ202.3K
80.99%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$12.28 โ‚ฒ98K
81.19%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$5.16 โ‚ฒ41.2K
174.03%
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
United States
Paraguay
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$147 โ‚ฒ1.2M
832.58%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$3,201 โ‚ฒ25.5M
598.35%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
United States
Paraguay
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$48.37 โ‚ฒ385.8K
6.49%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$35.73 โ‚ฒ285.1K
17.44%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$75.2 โ‚ฒ599.9K
17.44%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$54.9 โ‚ฒ437.6K
103.45%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
United States
Paraguay
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$369 โ‚ฒ2.9M
369.60%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$292 โ‚ฒ2.3M
395.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$625 โ‚ฒ5M
355.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$417 โ‚ฒ3.3M
466.90%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$1,409 โ‚ฒ11.2M
130.24%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$1,111 โ‚ฒ8.9M
140.05%
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
United States
Paraguay
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$436 โ‚ฒ3.5M
889.50%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
9.94
-34.51%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Paraguay: October 28, 2025

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