Travel budget in Paraguay

Paraguay: calculate your travel budget

Paraguay: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 38 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 740* (5777898 ₲)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 60 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • $ 5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1557* (12153708 ₲)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 75 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 2427* (18949196 ₲)

* 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 2024

Cost of living: Paraguay VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Paraguay in 2024 is 53% 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:

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 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Asuncion



Local prices in Paraguay by expense type

Paraguay: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Paraguay costs 69% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.8/person
($ 2 to $ 5.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 6.9 to $ 24)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.5/person
($ 4.4 to $ 5.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 4.4)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Paraguay: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Paraguay costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 35 to $ 116)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 60/night
($ 36 to $ 112)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 60/night
($ 35 to $ 99)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 50 to $ 167)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 169/night
($ 130 to $ 260)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 436
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 50/month
($ 26 to $ 109)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 84/month
($ 38 to $ 364)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 76/month
($ 42 to $ 159)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 101/month
($ 57 to $ 214)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 100/month
($ 53 to $ 300)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Paraguay: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Paraguay costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.1/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Paraguay: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Paraguay costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 48/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 112)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Paraguay: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Paraguay costs 51% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5/ticket
($ 4.4 to $ 6.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 8.8 to $ 13)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Paraguay: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Paraguay costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.5/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 2)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 18 to $ 101)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 19 to $ 64)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Asuncion
Montreal → Asuncion
Montreal → Asuncion
$ 828
(fair price: $ 718)
New York City → Asuncion
New York City → Asuncion
New York City → Asuncion
$ 816
(fair price: $ 675)
London → Asuncion
London → Asuncion
London → Asuncion
$ 1161
(fair price: $ 950)
Los Angeles → Asuncion
Los Angeles  → Asuncion
Los Angeles  → Asuncion
$ 893
(fair price: $ 764)
Toronto → Asuncion
Toronto → Asuncion
Toronto → Asuncion
$ 949
(fair price: $ 795)
Dublin → Asuncion
Dublin → Asuncion
Dublin → Asuncion
$ 1446
(fair price: $ 1137)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Paraguay updated on 09-11-2024.

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