Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 35% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 44% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,039 Gs (233TL) | 523TL | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,139 Gs (162TL) | 377TL | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,140 Gs (62TL) | 161TL | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,057 Gs (34TL) | 48TL | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,970 Gs (71TL) | 101TL | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16,028 Gs (76TL) | 56TL | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23,737 Gs (113TL) | 351TL | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,481 Gs (74TL) | 60TL | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,413 Gs (40TL) | 29TL | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,250 Gs (30TL) | 90TL | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48,169 Gs (229TL) | 613TL | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14,822 Gs (70TL) | 58TL | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,424 Gs (12TL) | 16TL | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 39% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (26,878TL) | 48,087TL | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (14,642TL) | 31,746TL | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298,294 Gs (1,418TL) | 2,742TL | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,223,630 Gs (15,321TL) | 32,846TL | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (9,861TL) | 11,585TL | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (1,030TL) | 1,675TL | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (535TL) | 463TL | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (10,099TL) | 9,738TL | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (5,054TL) | 4,303TL | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (150TL) | 101TL | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs (116TL) | 239TL | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 27% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (1,610TL) | 2,449TL | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs (1,394TL) | 1,382TL | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs (3,150TL) | 5,909TL | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (2,484TL) | 4,683TL | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 28% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (600,789TL) | 1,353,030TL | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (36TL) | 46TL | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 199,676 Gs (949TL) | 1,061TL | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,907 Gs (256TL) | 198TL | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 42% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (198TL) | 104TL | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (278TL) | 113TL | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (683TL) | 6,423TL | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (146TL) | 192TL | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (110TL) | 119TL | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (168TL) | 89TL | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (60TL) | 36TL | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (73TL) | 73TL | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (328TL) | 352TL | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 26% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs (450TL) | 1,919TL | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (415TL) | 349TL | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (709TL) | 2,431TL | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (1,212TL) | 3,249TL | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (222TL) | 274TL | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (115TL) | 106TL | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (59TL) | 203TL | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (26,273TL) | 23,574TL | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (7TL) | 0.73TL | + 927% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208,973 Gs (993TL) | 1,303TL | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (53TL) | 81TL | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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