- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Asunción
- Lima
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Asunción (Paraguay) and Lima (Peru)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 26,714 Gs (S/. 16.62) | S/. 14.26 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,214 Gs (S/. 13.82) | S/. 14.57 | 5% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 10,686 Gs (S/. 6.65) | S/. 7.05 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,971 Gs (S/. 2.47) | S/. 3.75 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,611 Gs (S/. 4.11) | S/. 5.14 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,375 Gs (S/. 5.83) | S/. 3.06 | 91% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,071 Gs (S/. 9.37) | S/. 9.59 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,929 Gs (S/. 5.55) | S/. 3.78 | 47% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 7,714 Gs (S/. 4.80) | S/. 3.16 | 52% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 4,629 Gs (S/. 2.88) | S/. 3.63 | 21% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,625 Gs (S/. 32) | S/. 34 | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7,929 Gs (S/. 4.93) | S/. 5.23 | 6% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,071 Gs (S/. 1.91) | S/. 1.81 | 5% |
| Housing | 14% | ||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 14% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,585,710 Gs (S/. 1,608) | S/. 2,458 | 35% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 683,333 Gs (S/. 425) | S/. 209 | 104% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 298,571 Gs (S/. 186) | S/. 192 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,142,860 Gs (S/. 2,577) | S/. 2,069 | 25% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 750,000 Gs (S/. 466) | S/. 295 | 58% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Gs (S/. 12.44) | S/. 9.73 | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,500 Gs (S/. 17.73) | S/. 10.85 | 63% |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 370,000 Gs (S/. 230) | S/. 156 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 293,333 Gs (S/. 182) | S/. 169 | 8% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 335,714 Gs (S/. 209) | S/. 249 | 16% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 207,143 Gs (S/. 129) | S/. 191 | 33% |
| Transportation | 69% | ||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 69% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,211,100 Gs (S/. 50,511) | S/. 49,057 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,790 Gs (S/. 4.22) | S/. 4.05 | 4% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 278,750 Gs (S/. 173) | S/. 64 | 169% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 51,987 Gs (S/. 32) | S/. 29 | 11% |
| Personal Care | 10% | ||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 31,500 Gs (S/. 19.59) | S/. 11.33 | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 26,286 Gs (S/. 16.35) | S/. 18.42 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,000 Gs (S/. 6.84) | S/. 9.73 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,500 Gs (S/. 15.86) | S/. 14.46 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,917 Gs (S/. 4.92) | S/. 3.96 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,667 Gs (S/. 5.39) | S/. 4.80 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27,143 Gs (S/. 16.88) | S/. 27 | 38% |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88,571 Gs (S/. 55) | S/. 72 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 48,571 Gs (S/. 30) | S/. 30 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133,571 Gs (S/. 83) | S/. 142 | 41% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 232,857 Gs (S/. 145) | S/. 160 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,143 Gs (S/. 14.39) | S/. 17.78 | 19% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 11,250 Gs (S/. 7.00) | S/. 8.77 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 11,000 Gs (S/. 6.84) | S/. 8.78 | 22% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 915,000 Gs (S/. 569) | S/. 494 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,247 Gs (S/. 1.40) | S/. 0.83 | 69% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 123,571 Gs (S/. 77) | S/. 206 | 63% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 6,500 Gs (S/. 4.04) | S/. 5.91 | 32% |
| TOTAL | 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,464 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 20,443
(32,867,323 Gs)
in Asunción
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
S/. 18,750
in Lima.