Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 21% cheaper than in Callao (Peru)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41,861 Gs (S/. 23) | S/. 10 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,573 Gs (S/. 18) | S/. 16 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,864 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 15 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,940 Gs (S/. 3.32) | S/. 4.00 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,134 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 5.60 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11,658 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,524 Gs (S/. 9) | S/. 14 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,073 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 4.80 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,078 Gs (S/. 3.40) | S/. 3.00 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,341 Gs (S/. 2.99) | S/. 4.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,210 Gs (S/. 29) | S/. 40 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,347 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 5.60 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,371 Gs (S/. 1.33) | S/. 4.00 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 37% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,929,890 Gs (S/. 2,758) | S/. 1,430 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,743,590 Gs (S/. 1,535) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 314,339 Gs (S/. 176) | S/. 250 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,673,930 Gs (S/. 2,055) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,256,550 Gs (S/. 1,262) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 470,932 Gs (S/. 263) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83,608 Gs (S/. 47) | S/. 400 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,126,430 Gs (S/. 1,189) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 714,672 Gs (S/. 400) | S/. 600 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,275 Gs (S/. 14) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,955 Gs (S/. 10) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 46% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 324,442 Gs (S/. 181) | S/. 169 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 225,060 Gs (S/. 126) | S/. 299 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 519,425 Gs (S/. 291) | S/. 399 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 339,043 Gs (S/. 190) | S/. 399 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 4% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 61,854,900 Gs (S/. 34,600) | S/. 42,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,101 Gs (S/. 4.53) | S/. 3.50 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 171,498 Gs (S/. 96) | S/. 90 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58,466 Gs (S/. 33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26,810 Gs (S/. 15) | S/. 30 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,339 Gs (S/. 22) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120,321 Gs (S/. 67) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31,123 Gs (S/. 17) | S/. 29 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,515 Gs (S/. 10) | S/. 15 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,802 Gs (S/. 14) | S/. 15 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,951 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 4.00 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,829 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 3.50 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,360 Gs (S/. 45) | S/. 15 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Callao (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,070 Gs (S/. 38) | S/. 40 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65,528 Gs (S/. 37) | S/. 40 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146,967 Gs (S/. 82) | S/. 50 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 224,688 Gs (S/. 126) | S/. 130 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,030 Gs (S/. 20) | S/. 18 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,202 Gs (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,183 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 5.00 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,277,200 Gs (S/. 2,952) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 777 Gs (S/. 0.43) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 264,184 Gs (S/. 148) | S/. 150 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,759 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 6.00 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 491 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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