Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 28% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 17% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,082 Gs (R 130) | R 104 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,378 Gs (R 85) | R 89 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,061 Gs (R 27) | R 67 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,986 Gs (R 16) | R 18 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,172 Gs (R 35) | R 54 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,482 Gs (R 33) | R 28 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,294 Gs (R 51) | R 81 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,920 Gs (R 36) | R 27 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,122 Gs (R 21) | R 31 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,545 Gs (R 15) | R 28 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,504 Gs (R 124) | R 141 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,921 Gs (R 32) | R 28 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,631 Gs (R 5.99) | R 16 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 52% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (R 12,876) | R 21,036 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (R 7,014) | R 15,092 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298,294 Gs (R 679) | R 2,135 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,039,770 Gs (R 6,921) | R 19,209 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (R 4,724) | R 11,139 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (R 493) | R 773 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (R 256) | R 629 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (R 4,838) | R 6,033 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (R 2,421) | R 1,892 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (R 72) | R 119 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs (R 55) | R 133 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (R 771) | R 883 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs (R 668) | R 790 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs (R 1,509) | R 1,851 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (R 1,190) | R 1,334 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 25% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (R 287,807) | R 439,141 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (R 17) | R 23 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 218,135 Gs (R 497) | R 644 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,365 Gs (R 121) | R 134 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (R 95) | R 66 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (R 133) | R 184 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (R 327) | R 729 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (R 70) | R 56 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (R 53) | R 40 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (R 81) | R 58 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (R 29) | R 39 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (R 35) | R 27 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (R 157) | R 189 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs (R 216) | R 378 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (R 199) | R 220 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (R 339) | R 1,050 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (R 581) | R 722 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (R 106) | R 84 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (R 55) | R 43 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (R 28) | R 42 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (R 12,586) | R 9,948 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (R 3.59) | R 2.72 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215,051 Gs (R 490) | R 469 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (R 25) | R 55 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 518 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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