Prices and Cost of Living in Paraguay

Food and beverage prices in Paraguay

Popular food products found on store shelves in Paraguay include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 5449 PYG (0.73 USD) for a kilo of onions to 43272 PYG (5.8 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 6292 PYG (0.84 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 5177 PYG (0.69 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 7387 PYG (0.99 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 13426 PYG (1.8 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 4263 PYG (0.57 USD). Dairy prices in Paraguay, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 5744 PYG (0.77 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 43921 PYG (5.88 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 27544 PYG (3.69 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 12379 PYG (1.66 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 10586 PYG (1.42 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Paraguay vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 13569 PYG (1.82 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 6584 PYG (0.88 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 35000 PYG (4.69 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 150000 PYG (20.1 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 30000 PYG (4.02 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Paraguay?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 3600 PYG (0.48 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 190000 PYG (25.45 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 5600 PYG (0.75 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 10000 PYG (1.34 USD).

Fuel prices in Paraguay

Average fuel prices in Paraguay are 6300 PYG (0.84 USD) per liter of gasoline and 7435 PYG (1 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 3157 PYG (0.42 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paraguay?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Paraguay varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1639310 PYG (220 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 2286090 PYG (306 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 9886160 PYG (1324 USD) per square meter.