Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay

Summary of cost of living in Asunción

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 14,717,742 Gs
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 6,705,621 Gs
  • Asunción is the cheapest city in Latin America (26 out of 26)
  • Cost of living in Asunción is cheaper than in 97% of cities in the World (137 out of 141)
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List of prices in Asunción
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 53,112 Gs
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 34,848 Gs
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 12,522 Gs
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 7,293 Gs
12 eggs, large 14,484 Gs
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 13,808 Gs
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 23,151 Gs
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 15,668 Gs
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 8,154 Gs
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 5,804 Gs
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 42,208 Gs
2 liters of coca-cola 13,633 Gs
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 2,631 Gs
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 5,229,200 Gs
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,860,850 Gs
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 275,714 Gs
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,227,350 Gs
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,786,650 Gs
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 231,244 Gs
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 95,661 Gs
40” flat screen tv 2,029,060 Gs
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 997,862 Gs
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 29,624 Gs
Hourly rate for cleaning help 22,783 Gs
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 336,979 Gs
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 293,473 Gs
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 652,454 Gs
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 416,234 Gs
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 122,024,000 Gs
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 7,459 Gs
Monthly ticket public transport 193,709 Gs
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 64,259 Gs
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 35,256 Gs
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 51,964 Gs
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 154,134 Gs
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 29,757 Gs
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 21,549 Gs
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 37,373 Gs
4 rolls of toilet paper 11,309 Gs
Tube of toothpaste 12,912 Gs
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 81,953 Gs
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 86,067 Gs
2 tickets to the movies 83,931 Gs
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 147,550 Gs
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 219,878 Gs
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 42,576 Gs
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 24,864 Gs
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 11,193 Gs
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,182,470 Gs
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1,365 Gs
1 month of gym membership in business district 228,190 Gs
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 10,349 Gs
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 274 prices entered by 37 different people.
Latest price update: June 17, 2025

Asunción position in our World Ranking

the world
137th
out of 141
latin america
26th
out of 26

Cheapest and most expensive products in Asunción compared to other cities:

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2nd
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2nd
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2nd
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2nd
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3rd
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3rd

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