Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Takasaki, Japan
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 48% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (¥635) | ¥867 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (¥476) | ¥667 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (¥148) | ¥350 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (¥83) | ¥136 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (¥185) | ¥240 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (¥149) | ¥400 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (¥233) | ¥656 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (¥174) | ¥700 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (¥98) | ¥250 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (¥99) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (¥493) | ¥1,500 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (¥176) | ¥240 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (¥33) | ¥146 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 60% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (¥73,472) | ¥126,011 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (¥37,151) | ¥75,942 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (¥5,492) | ¥20,058 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (¥49,081) | ¥80,000 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (¥31,908) | ¥60,000 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (¥4,572) | ¥15,000 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (¥1,247) | ¥6,370 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (¥28,317) | ¥130,000 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (¥10,701) | ¥15,000 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (¥339) | ¥900 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (¥258) | ¥2,000 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 26% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (¥4,518) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (¥2,447) | ¥4,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (¥6,898) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (¥4,674) | ¥12,000 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 9% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (¥1,367,453) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (¥92) | ¥146 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (¥2,436) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (¥1,648) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% more expensive than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (¥491) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (¥631) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (¥1,913) | ¥950 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (¥432) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (¥259) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (¥382) | ¥350 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (¥96) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (¥143) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (¥720) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 45% cheaper than in Takasaki (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (¥1,262) | ¥7,000 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (¥1,133) | ¥2,800 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (¥2,375) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (¥2,278) | ¥1,800 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (¥405) | ¥500 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (¥351) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (¥152) | ¥600 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (¥56,756) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (¥18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (¥3,753) | ¥9,800 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (¥177) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 594 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ¥410,000 in Takasaki you would need to make just about ¥242,535 (15,091,485 Gs) in Asunción.
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