Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 47% cheaper than in Rome (Italy)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Rome or in Asunción? You can help!
Improve the prices for Rome! Improve the prices for Asunción!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 717 prices entered by 71 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 55% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Asunción | Rome | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48,088 Gs (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,607 Gs (€4.49) | €10 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,879 Gs (€1.50) | €6 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,695 Gs (€0.84) | €1.35 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,967 Gs (€2.01) | €4.16 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11,925 Gs (€1.50) | €2.80 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,469 Gs (€2.71) | €8 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,848 Gs (€2.00) | €2.45 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,334 Gs (€1.18) | €2.02 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,777 Gs (€0.73) | €1.55 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57,549 Gs (€7) | €5.22 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,306 Gs (€1.55) | €1.92 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,751 Gs (€0.35) | €1.58 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 62% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Asunción | Rome | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,482,250 Gs (€692) | €2,087 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,181,720 Gs (€401) | €1,233 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 658,721 Gs (€83) | €194 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,149,860 Gs (€397) | €1,121 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,059,290 Gs (€260) | €722 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,105 Gs (€42) | €115 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 102,172 Gs (€13) | €28 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,162,440 Gs (€273) | €414 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,169,740 Gs (€148) | €129 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,859 Gs (€3.64) | €7 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38,214 Gs (€4.82) | €10 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Asunción | Rome | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 285,749 Gs (€36) | €68 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 255,819 Gs (€32) | €30 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 590,141 Gs (€74) | €79 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 434,782 Gs (€55) | €111 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 35% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Asunción | Rome | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,179,000 Gs (€14,151) | €29,547 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,010 Gs (€1.01) | €1.87 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 229,170 Gs (€29) | €35 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 55,343 Gs (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 45% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Asunción | Rome | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (€5.25) | €7 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (€18) | €96 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (€3.89) | €4.80 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,946 Gs (€2.89) | €3.84 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,565 Gs (€4.49) | €3.95 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,700 Gs (€1.60) | €2.73 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14,594 Gs (€1.84) | €2.85 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,165 Gs (€9) | €23 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 30% cheaper than in Rome (Italy) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Asunción | Rome | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87,719 Gs (€11) | €39 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (€11) | €20 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136,217 Gs (€17) | €72 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 244,701 Gs (€31) | €64 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,417 Gs (€6) | €11 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25,672 Gs (€3.24) | €1.66 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,149 Gs (€1.66) | €4.96 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (€697) | €498 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,742 Gs (€0.22) | €0.17 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,000 Gs (€31) | €56 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,566 Gs (€1.33) | €5.99 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 717 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00013
EUR
/
PYG
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 39% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 17% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in New York City is 95% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 48% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 59% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche is 70% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 216% more expensive than in Guayaquil
- Cost of living in Tallinn is 29% cheaper than in Helsinki
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €6,300 in Rome you would need to make just about €3,361 (26,645,649 Gs) in Asunción.
Do you live in Rome? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brasília (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Madrid (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Goiânia (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Paris (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montevideo (Uruguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Berlin (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Porto Alegre (Brazil)
Prices recently added
- Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Tallinn costs €40 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Barcelona, Spain costs €21 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Maputo costs 750 MT (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 kg of tomatoes in London costs £2.29 (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Hyderabad, India costs ₨65 (about 8 hours ago)
- Basic dinner out in neighborhood pub, dinner for two in Sydney costs AU$100 (about 8 hours ago)