Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,910 Gs (R 121) | R 141 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,684 Gs (R 80) | R 75 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,587 Gs (R 29) | R 44 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,722 Gs (R 17) | R 18 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,226 Gs (R 33) | R 42 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,719 Gs (R 27) | R 25 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,062 Gs (R 53) | R 68 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,553 Gs (R 37) | R 26 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,938 Gs (R 20) | R 21 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,395 Gs (R 19) | R 21 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,545 Gs (R 110) | R 98 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,858 Gs (R 27) | R 23 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,526 Gs (R 6) | R 16 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 25% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,204,210 Gs (R 13,152) | R 13,780 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,009,190 Gs (R 7,605) | R 10,879 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 314,505 Gs (R 795) | R 1,590 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,484,600 Gs (R 8,806) | R 8,082 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,965,080 Gs (R 4,966) | R 5,851 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 226,842 Gs (R 573) | R 1,305 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,573 Gs (R 216) | R 670 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,945,820 Gs (R 7,445) | R 6,060 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (R 2,265) | R 1,875 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,761 Gs (R 73) | R 93 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,138 Gs (R 43) | R 53 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295,103 Gs (R 746) | R 844 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 307,616 Gs (R 777) | R 591 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 652,074 Gs (R 1,648) | R 1,667 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455,717 Gs (R 1,152) | R 1,353 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,837,200 Gs (R 168,915) | R 328,375 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,885 Gs (R 22) | R 24 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (R 450) | R 812 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 48,032 Gs (R 121) | R 160 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (R 57) | R 60 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (R 125) | R 233 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120,190 Gs (R 304) | R 569 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,071 Gs (R 68) | R 44 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (R 58) | R 32 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,482 Gs (R 62) | R 57 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,941 Gs (R 28) | R 32 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,886 Gs (R 33) | R 23 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73,156 Gs (R 185) | R 181 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 130,235 Gs (R 329) | R 510 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75,173 Gs (R 190) | R 238 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (R 403) | R 792 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253,441 Gs (R 641) | R 647 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,910 Gs (R 113) | R 83 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,795 Gs (R 60) | R 34 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,286 Gs (R 36) | R 30 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (R 12,193) | R 9,055 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (R 2.29) | R 1.80 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 288,100 Gs (R 728) | R 457 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,002 Gs (R 25) | R 47 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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