Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 9% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santo André | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,592 Gs (R$ 37) | R$ 32 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,371 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 31 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,461 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,761 Gs (R$ 4.70) | R$ 4.73 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,467 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,296 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,781 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,264 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,188 Gs (R$ 5.70) | R$ 6 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,986 Gs (R$ 4.86) | R$ 5.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,840 Gs (R$ 28) | R$ 42 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,400 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,794 Gs (R$ 1.94) | R$ 4.44 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santo André | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,293,960 Gs (R$ 3,684) | R$ 3,009 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,969,070 Gs (R$ 2,066) | R$ 1,820 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,951 Gs (R$ 230) | R$ 263 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,578,520 Gs (R$ 2,490) | R$ 2,619 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,043,910 Gs (R$ 1,422) | R$ 1,557 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254,640 Gs (R$ 177) | R$ 438 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,573 Gs (R$ 60) | R$ 84 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,332,560 Gs (R$ 1,623) | R$ 1,690 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (R$ 624) | R$ 642 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,969 Gs (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,434 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 21 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santo André | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 427,488 Gs (R$ 297) | R$ 277 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 310,605 Gs (R$ 216) | R$ 204 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663,529 Gs (R$ 462) | R$ 332 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443,027 Gs (R$ 308) | R$ 383 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 45% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santo André | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,233,800 Gs (R$ 46,092) | R$ 131,551 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,414 Gs (R$ 5.86) | R$ 5.95 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (R$ 124) | R$ 241 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47,326 Gs (R$ 33) | R$ 48 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santo André | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 45 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122,342 Gs (R$ 85) | R$ 177 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,348 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,630 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,395 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,840 Gs (R$ 12) | R$ 4.07 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68,168 Gs (R$ 47) | R$ 54 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 21% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santo André | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121,472 Gs (R$ 85) | R$ 112 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,580 Gs (R$ 54) | R$ 60 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (R$ 111) | R$ 226 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258,142 Gs (R$ 180) | R$ 208 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,786 Gs (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,545 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,118 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (R$ 3,357) | R$ 4,060 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.27 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 266,900 Gs (R$ 186) | R$ 131 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,002 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 14 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 779 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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