Cost of living in Paraguay - 2017

42358POSTS

9 years ago

Hello,

Before moving to Paraguay, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country.

As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in your town/city/area.

Dont hesitate to let us know if the cost of living in Paraguay has decreased or increased in the past few years.

Thanks to your help, would-be expatriates will have the opportunity to refine and better prepare their expatriation project.

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

> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?

> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?

>What is your monthly grocery budget?

> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Paraguay ?

> What is your children's schooling monthly budget?

> How much does it cost to fill up your cars fuel tank?

> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?

> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?

> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?

> How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?

> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?

> How much does a gym membership cost in Paraguay?

Thank you everyone!

Priscilla

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pedroec1 Active member

44POSTS

9 years ago

Cant I see the costs mentioned? It would be very interesting, or is it private? Thanks

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OsageArcher Colombia Expert

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9 years ago

pedroec1 wrote:
Cant I see the costs mentioned? It would be very interesting, or is it private? Thanks

Priscilla is asking YOU to provide the costs, if you know them. You may post it here, in public, for all to see. It is not meant to be private as that would not help the general forum community.

atomheart Serial expat

614POSTS

9 years ago

Yes, tx, Priscilla, for your post!

mrodassac Member

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9 years ago

I used to live in the US and moved to Paraguay 2 years ago. Here are some of the answers:

> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Paraguay?
In Asunciòn it varies depending on the neighborhood.

Prices are from $250 to about 1000 in some of the nice areas.

> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?

Bus is $0.70 regular to $1.2 with AC.

> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?

Cheap about $1 each for a bag.

>What is your monthly grocery budget?

$150 or so per person - could be lower if needed

> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Paraguay ?

$20 to $50 per visit without insurance

> What is your children's schooling monthly budget?

Private schools are around $200 per month per child.

> How much does it cost to fill up your car’s fuel tank?

$70 toyota corolla

> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?

Medium size house
Electricity with 5 ACs $120
Water $50

> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?
Cable and Internet $60
Cell phone $50

> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
$3

> How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
$2

> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
$7

> How much does a gym membership cost in Paraguay?
$40