Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,265 Gs | 39,700 Gs | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,368 Gs | 33,153 Gs | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,664 Gs | 12,906 Gs | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,808 Gs | 5,569 Gs | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,041 Gs | 12,816 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,738 Gs | 8,503 Gs | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,396 Gs | 14,626 Gs | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,603 Gs | 12,606 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Gs | 8,313 Gs | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,276 Gs | 6,236 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,647 Gs | 51,023 Gs | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,875 Gs | 12,674 Gs | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,371 Gs | 2,655 Gs | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 26% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,067,280 Gs | 2,619,910 Gs | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,967,980 Gs | 1,910,830 Gs | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 474,166 Gs | 320,823 Gs | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,649,120 Gs | 2,925,550 Gs | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,177,900 Gs | 2,176,210 Gs | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,192 Gs | 207,008 Gs | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,794 Gs | 132,255 Gs | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,748,530 Gs | 2,408,750 Gs | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,222,010 Gs | 843,593 Gs | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,896 Gs | 26,681 Gs | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,676 Gs | 50,000 Gs | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 365,955 Gs | 424,685 Gs | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 291,192 Gs | 286,008 Gs | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 656,563 Gs | 668,818 Gs | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 489,620 Gs | 488,353 Gs | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,594,700 Gs | 82,685,400 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,361 Gs | 8,143 Gs | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206,516 Gs | 392,136 Gs | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 51,064 Gs | 91,052 Gs | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24,066 Gs | 63,282 Gs | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,691 Gs | 62,327 Gs | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 127,725 Gs | 151,979 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,988 Gs | 27,735 Gs | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,368 Gs | 20,533 Gs | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,371 Gs | 20,676 Gs | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,294 Gs | 7,869 Gs | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,272 Gs | 8,741 Gs | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72,574 Gs | 64,179 Gs | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 21% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101,344 Gs | 59,692 Gs | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,236 Gs | 71,292 Gs | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,796 Gs | 123,520 Gs | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209,703 Gs | 170,577 Gs | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,875 Gs | 29,226 Gs | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,814 Gs | 19,757 Gs | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17,286 Gs | 10,061 Gs | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,910,370 Gs | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,715 Gs | 1,500 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,191 Gs | 167,615 Gs | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,564 Gs | 7,655 Gs | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 745 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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