Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 39% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53,393 Gs (R$ 38) | R$ 20 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,378 Gs (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,061 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,996 Gs (R$ 5.03) | R$ 4.04 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,680 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,893 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,022 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,920 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,122 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 4.39 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,287 Gs (R$ 4.52) | R$ 5.60 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55,735 Gs (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,860 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,750 Gs (R$ 1.98) | R$ 1.49 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% cheaper than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,554,820 Gs (R$ 3,991) | R$ 3,589 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,083,610 Gs (R$ 2,216) | R$ 1,502 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 325,949 Gs (R$ 234) | R$ 881 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,039,770 Gs (R$ 2,184) | R$ 2,928 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (R$ 1,491) | R$ 1,327 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (R$ 156) | R$ 550 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (R$ 81) | R$ 80 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (R$ 1,527) | R$ 1,650 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (R$ 764) | R$ 487 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,720 Gs (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 11% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 306,051 Gs (R$ 220) | R$ 399 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261,822 Gs (R$ 188) | R$ 113 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654,986 Gs (R$ 471) | R$ 430 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (R$ 376) | R$ 221 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% cheaper than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (R$ 90,830) | R$ 74,816 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,626 Gs (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.46 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 218,135 Gs (R$ 157) | R$ 237 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,695 Gs (R$ 39) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 61% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (R$ 42) | R$ 28 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (R$ 103) | R$ 120 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,313 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,127 Gs (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 4.08 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 3.76 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (R$ 50) | R$ 18 | + 176% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 54% more expensive than in Sao Joao de Meriti (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Sao Joao de Meriti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs (R$ 68) | R$ 75 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (R$ 63) | R$ 53 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136,217 Gs (R$ 98) | R$ 200 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (R$ 183) | R$ 183 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,417 Gs (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,074 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (R$ 3,972) | R$ 200 | + 1886% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,742 Gs (R$ 1.25) | R$ 1.00 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215,051 Gs (R$ 155) | R$ 74 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 378 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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