Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 18% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 23% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56,369 Gs (Rp 117,850) | Rp 57,592 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,836 Gs (Rp 72,831) | Rp 59,859 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,522 Gs (Rp 26,179) | Rp 33,737 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,293 Gs (Rp 15,247) | Rp 26,471 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,484 Gs (Rp 30,281) | Rp 31,375 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,808 Gs (Rp 28,869) | Rp 17,862 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23,151 Gs (Rp 48,401) | Rp 67,761 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,511 Gs (Rp 30,338) | Rp 51,723 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,919 Gs (Rp 16,556) | Rp 22,115 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,804 Gs (Rp 12,135) | Rp 35,110 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,208 Gs (Rp 88,243) | Rp 341,532 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,633 Gs (Rp 28,502) | Rp 19,404 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,350 Gs (Rp 4,913) | Rp 23,953 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 43% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,229,200 Gs (Rp 10,932,628) | Rp 21,118,700 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,865,180 Gs (Rp 5,990,199) | Rp 11,278,400 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275,714 Gs (Rp 576,432) | Rp 2,159,360 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,224,070 Gs (Rp 6,740,526) | Rp 8,341,020 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,102,630 Gs (Rp 4,395,944) | Rp 4,489,560 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 231,244 Gs (Rp 483,459) | Rp 1,726,050 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95,661 Gs (Rp 199,997) | Rp 406,331 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,029,060 Gs (Rp 4,242,132) | Rp 4,436,880 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 997,862 Gs (Rp 2,086,219) | Rp 1,850,980 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29,624 Gs (Rp 61,934) | Rp 49,741 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22,783 Gs (Rp 47,631) | Rp 86,662 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 336,979 Gs (Rp 704,518) | Rp 848,539 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,473 Gs (Rp 613,561) | Rp 536,985 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 652,454 Gs (Rp 1,364,078) | Rp 1,478,100 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 416,234 Gs (Rp 870,216) | Rp 1,417,340 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,024,000 Gs (Rp 255,114,171) | Rp 501,932,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,459 Gs (Rp 15,595) | Rp 13,107 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193,709 Gs (Rp 404,985) | Rp 353,225 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 64,138 Gs (Rp 134,092) | Rp 62,508 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 37% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35,256 Gs (Rp 73,708) | Rp 22,819 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 51,964 Gs (Rp 108,640) | Rp 136,404 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 154,134 Gs (Rp 322,246) | Rp 335,847 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29,757 Gs (Rp 62,212) | Rp 40,246 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,549 Gs (Rp 45,052) | Rp 24,509 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37,373 Gs (Rp 78,136) | Rp 40,817 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,309 Gs (Rp 23,644) | Rp 22,589 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,912 Gs (Rp 26,994) | Rp 15,222 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,953 Gs (Rp 171,339) | Rp 109,982 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 4% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86,067 Gs (Rp 179,939) | Rp 293,368 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83,931 Gs (Rp 175,474) | Rp 102,442 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,550 Gs (Rp 308,481) | Rp 615,792 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 219,878 Gs (Rp 459,696) | Rp 446,628 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,576 Gs (Rp 89,013) | Rp 164,315 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,864 Gs (Rp 51,983) | Rp 44,629 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,193 Gs (Rp 23,401) | Rp 58,285 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,182,470 Gs (Rp 10,834,930) | Rp 7,261,500 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,365 Gs (Rp 2,854) | Rp 1,979 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 228,190 Gs (Rp 477,074) | Rp 473,661 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,349 Gs (Rp 21,637) | Rp 40,216 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 346 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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