Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay

Summary of cost of living in Asunción

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 14,872,450 Gs
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 6,723,472 Gs
  • Asunción is the 2nd cheapest city in Latin America (33 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in Asunción is cheaper than in 94% of cities in the World (184 out of 195)
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List of prices in Asunción
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 47,265 Gs
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 32,368 Gs
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 12,664 Gs
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 6,808 Gs
12 eggs, large 14,041 Gs
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 10,738 Gs
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 21,396 Gs
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 14,603 Gs
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 9,359 Gs
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 6,276 Gs
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 42,647 Gs
2 liters of coca-cola 10,875 Gs
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 3,371 Gs
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 5,067,280 Gs
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,967,980 Gs
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 474,166 Gs
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,649,120 Gs
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 2,177,900 Gs
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 272,192 Gs
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 115,794 Gs
40” flat screen tv 2,748,530 Gs
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 1,222,010 Gs
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 36,896 Gs
Hourly rate for cleaning help 20,676 Gs
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 365,955 Gs
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 291,192 Gs
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 656,563 Gs
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 489,620 Gs
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 83,594,700 Gs
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 8,361 Gs
Monthly ticket public transport 206,516 Gs
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 51,057 Gs
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 24,066 Gs
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 58,691 Gs
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 127,725 Gs
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 26,988 Gs
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 25,368 Gs
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 32,371 Gs
4 rolls of toilet paper 10,294 Gs
Tube of toothpaste 15,272 Gs
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 72,574 Gs
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 101,344 Gs
2 tickets to the movies 77,236 Gs
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 126,796 Gs
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 209,703 Gs
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 49,875 Gs
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 24,814 Gs
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 17,286 Gs
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 5,910,370 Gs
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1,715 Gs
1 month of gym membership in business district 247,191 Gs
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 10,564 Gs
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 655 prices entered by 47 different people.
Latest price update: September 27, 2023

Asunción position in our World Ranking

the world
184th
out of 195
latin america
33rd
out of 34

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

the world
2nd
the world
2nd
the world
3rd
the world
3rd
the world
5th
the world
5th

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