Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 58% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,609 Gs ($7) | $19 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,310 Gs ($4.30) | $9 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,464 Gs ($1.57) | $3.34 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,713 Gs ($0.92) | $0.88 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,861 Gs ($1.76) | $4.00 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,936 Gs ($1.50) | $3.91 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,576 Gs ($2.96) | $5.14 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,529 Gs ($1.99) | $3.21 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,938 Gs ($1.09) | $1.81 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,363 Gs ($1.01) | $2.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,956 Gs ($5.62) | $13 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,607 Gs ($1.59) | $2.19 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,298 Gs ($0.45) | $1.94 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 72% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,061,810 Gs ($695) | $2,602 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,447,540 Gs ($336) | $1,276 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 242,756 Gs ($33) | $220 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622,680 Gs ($497) | $1,999 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,998,710 Gs ($274) | $749 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,408 Gs ($39) | $126 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92,821 Gs ($13) | $38 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,888,380 Gs ($396) | $303 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs ($123) | $197 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,170 Gs ($4.83) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,473 Gs ($3.50) | $26 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 11% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295,103 Gs ($40) | $44 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 273,806 Gs ($38) | $38 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612,326 Gs ($84) | $88 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,766 Gs ($48) | $106 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 50% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,837,200 Gs ($9,172) | $24,947 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,750 Gs ($1.20) | $1.07 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 165,180 Gs ($23) | $50 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47,003 Gs ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 59% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,711 Gs ($3.80) | $12 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,120 Gs ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 107,215 Gs ($15) | $106 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,342 Gs ($3.62) | $7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,721 Gs ($3.12) | $4.95 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Gs ($3.43) | $4.42 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,665 Gs ($1.60) | $4.04 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,886 Gs ($1.77) | $1.57 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,614 Gs ($10) | $19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 49% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,246 Gs ($13) | $60 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,374 Gs ($11) | $28 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs ($22) | $202 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,410 Gs ($31) | $102 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43,690 Gs ($6.00) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,698 Gs ($3.25) | $5.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,610 Gs ($1.87) | $4.27 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs ($662) | $410 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs ($0.12) | $0.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263,602 Gs ($36) | $32 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,752 Gs ($1.34) | $9 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 781 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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