Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs ($b41) | $b27 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs ($b31) | $b29 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs ($b10) | $b12 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs ($b5.35) | $b5.34 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs ($b12) | $b10 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs ($b10) | $b5.49 | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs ($b15) | $b15 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs ($b11) | $b9 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs ($b6) | $b4.39 | + 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs ($b6) | $b13 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs ($b32) | $b38 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs ($b11) | $b11 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs ($b2.10) | $b4.55 | - 54% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs ($b4,750) | $b2,703 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs ($b2,402) | $b1,690 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs ($b355) | $b206 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs ($b3,173) | $b1,841 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs ($b2,063) | $b1,245 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs ($b296) | $b159 | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs ($b81) | $b195 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs ($b1,831) | $b2,914 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs ($b692) | $b1,888 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs ($b22) | $b50 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs ($b17) | $b13 | + 30% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 31% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs ($b292) | $b325 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs ($b158) | $b273 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs ($b446) | $b515 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs ($b302) | $b377 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 27% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs ($b88,398) | $b100,489 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs ($b5.92) | $b3.73 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs ($b158) | $b137 | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs ($b107) | $b18 | + 476% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 18% cheaper than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs ($b32) | $b45 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs ($b41) | $b12 | + 240% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs ($b124) | $b121 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs ($b28) | $b34 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs ($b17) | $b26 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs ($b25) | $b33 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs ($b6) | $b11 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs ($b9) | $b15 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs ($b47) | $b29 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs ($b82) | $b61 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs ($b73) | $b68 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs ($b154) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs ($b147) | $b142 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs ($b26) | $b29 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs ($b23) | $b15 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs ($b10) | $b24 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs ($b3,669) | $b2,243 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs ($b1.16) | $b1.18 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs ($b243) | $b310 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs ($b11) | $b17 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia)
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