Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Santa Maria (Brazil)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 33% more expensive than in Santa Maria (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santa Maria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,592 Gs (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,371 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,461 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,761 Gs (R$ 4.68) | R$ 2.90 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,467 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,296 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 4.63 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,781 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,264 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 4.78 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,188 Gs (R$ 5.67) | R$ 3.09 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,986 Gs (R$ 4.84) | R$ 4.16 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,840 Gs (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,400 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 5.89 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,794 Gs (R$ 1.94) | R$ 2.56 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% more expensive than in Santa Maria (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santa Maria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,293,960 Gs (R$ 3,666) | R$ 1,801 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,969,070 Gs (R$ 2,056) | R$ 1,096 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,951 Gs (R$ 229) | R$ 290 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,578,520 Gs (R$ 2,478) | R$ 1,198 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,043,910 Gs (R$ 1,416) | R$ 967 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254,640 Gs (R$ 176) | R$ 390 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,573 Gs (R$ 59) | R$ 99 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,332,560 Gs (R$ 1,615) | R$ 1,468 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (R$ 621) | R$ 481 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,969 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,434 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% more expensive than in Santa Maria (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santa Maria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 427,488 Gs (R$ 296) | R$ 166 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 310,605 Gs (R$ 215) | R$ 143 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663,529 Gs (R$ 460) | R$ 290 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443,027 Gs (R$ 307) | R$ 216 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 21% cheaper than in Santa Maria (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santa Maria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,233,800 Gs (R$ 45,871) | R$ 78,611 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,414 Gs (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.53 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (R$ 123) | R$ 177 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47,327 Gs (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 33% cheaper than in Santa Maria (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santa Maria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 180 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122,342 Gs (R$ 85) | R$ 230 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,348 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,630 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,395 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 5.53 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,840 Gs (R$ 12) | R$ 4.16 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68,168 Gs (R$ 47) | R$ 29 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Santa Maria (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santa Maria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121,472 Gs (R$ 84) | R$ 67 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,580 Gs (R$ 54) | R$ 40 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (R$ 110) | R$ 119 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258,142 Gs (R$ 179) | R$ 143 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,786 Gs (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,545 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,118 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (R$ 3,341) | R$ 3,631 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.33 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 266,900 Gs (R$ 185) | R$ 93 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,002 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 626 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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