Travel budget and cost of living in Paraguay how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Paraguay

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Paraguay: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Paraguay for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 29 for 2 ppl.
$ 6.2 per person
$ 1.9 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 621* (4377464 ₲)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 78 for 2 ppl.
$ 13 per person
$ 9 per person
$ 5.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1836* (12943588 ₲)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 106 for 2 ppl.
$ 19 per person
$ 23 per person
$ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2951* (20813576 ₲)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Paraguay in 2021

Cost of living: Paraguay VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Paraguay in 2021 is 47% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in Paraguay by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Paraguay compared to the national average.

Cities	/Paraguay	View Details
Asuncion	6% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Asuncion
Ciudad Del Este	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Ciudad Del Este

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Local prices in Paraguay by expense type

Paraguay: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Paraguay costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 4.3/person
($ 2.2 to $ 7.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 11/person
($ 7.2 to $ 18)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 4.1/person
($ 3.6 to $ 4.4)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Paraguay: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Paraguay costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 32/night
($ 30 to $ 32)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 76/night
($ 46 to $ 125)

40% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 69 to $ 110)

50% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 122/night
($ 88 to $ 168)

53% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 352/night
($ 259 to $ 475)

30% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 38/month
($ 20 to $ 70)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 96/month
($ 66 to $ 134)

43% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 110/month
($ 84 to $ 147)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 103/month
($ 72 to $ 152)

53% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 131/month
($ 95 to $ 181)

25% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Paraguay: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Paraguay costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 4.3/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 5.7)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)

70% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

65% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.4/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

76% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 6.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Paraguay: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Paraguay costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 27/month
($ 22 to $ 44)

62% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

33% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 29/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 84)

27% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Paraguay: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Paraguay costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 58/month
($ 36 to $ 114)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

18% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 29/month
($ 22 to $ 44)

56% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 286/month
($ 173 to $ 429)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 208/month
($ 122 to $ 358)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 574/month
($ 401 to $ 882)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 416/month
($ 315 to $ 715)

75% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698

Gym

$ 27/month
($ 15 to $ 51)

29% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 143/month
($ 94 to $ 216)

84% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 3098/yr
($ 1001 to $ 5996)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684

Paraguay: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Paraguay costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 5.7/ticket
($ 5 to $ 8.6)

51% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 13/hr
($ 7.2 to $ 27)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Paraguay: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Paraguay costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 45
($ 22 to $ 58)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 39
($ 18 to $ 58)

6% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 72
($ 54 to $ 87)

5% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 63
($ 41 to $ 115)

34% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Asuncion

$ 1186
(fair price: $ 944)

New York City → Asuncion

$ 1090
(fair price: $ 916)

Los Angeles → Asuncion

$ 1102
(fair price: $ 934)

Dublin → Asuncion

$ 1729
(fair price: $ 1308)

Toronto (Ontario) → Asuncion

$ 1297
(fair price: $ 1064)

Manchester → Asuncion

$ 1667
(fair price: $ 1260)

About the information on the cost of living in Paraguay

The information about the cost of living in Paraguay shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Paraguay updated on 22-01-2021.

Travel budget and cost of living in Paraguay how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Paraguay

Paraguay: calculate your travel budget

Paraguay: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Paraguay in 2021

Cost of living: Paraguay VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Paraguay by city

Local prices in Paraguay by expense type

Paraguay: Restaurant budget

Paraguay: Hotel and accommodation budget

Paraguay: Supermarket food budget

Paraguay: Public and private transport budget

Paraguay: Budget for living and housing

Paraguay: Leisure activity budget

Paraguay: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Paraguay

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Average budget
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