Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 61% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Asunción | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56,369 Gs (kr46) | kr144 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,836 Gs (kr29) | kr84 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,522 Gs (kr10) | kr35 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,293 Gs (kr6) | kr14 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 14,484 Gs (kr12) | kr35 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,808 Gs (kr11) | kr23 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23,151 Gs (kr19) | kr48 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,511 Gs (kr12) | kr19 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,919 Gs (kr7) | kr14 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,804 Gs (kr4.78) | kr8 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,208 Gs (kr35) | kr95 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13,633 Gs (kr11) | kr19 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,350 Gs (kr1.94) | kr10 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 69% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Asunción | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,229,200 Gs (kr4,308) | kr12,310 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,865,180 Gs (kr2,360) | kr10,182 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 275,714 Gs (kr227) | kr850 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,224,070 Gs (kr2,656) | kr8,756 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,102,630 Gs (kr1,732) | kr6,520 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 231,244 Gs (kr190) | kr617 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95,661 Gs (kr79) | kr145 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,029,060 Gs (kr1,671) | kr2,320 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 997,862 Gs (kr822) | kr518 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29,624 Gs (kr24) | kr49 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22,783 Gs (kr19) | kr193 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Asunción | Aarhus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 336,979 Gs (kr278) | kr569 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,473 Gs (kr242) | kr294 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 652,454 Gs (kr537) | kr729 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 416,234 Gs (kr343) | kr944 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Asunción | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,024,000 Gs (kr100,520) | kr309,840 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,459 Gs (kr6) | kr15 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 193,709 Gs (kr160) | kr385 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 64,139 Gs (kr53) | kr332 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 43% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Asunción | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35,256 Gs (kr29) | kr37 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 51,964 Gs (kr43) | kr82 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 154,134 Gs (kr127) | kr499 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29,757 Gs (kr25) | kr37 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,549 Gs (kr18) | kr23 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37,373 Gs (kr31) | kr21 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,309 Gs (kr9) | kr12 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12,912 Gs (kr11) | kr17 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81,953 Gs (kr68) | kr191 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 52% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Asunción | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86,067 Gs (kr71) | kr335 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83,931 Gs (kr69) | kr239 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,550 Gs (kr122) | kr605 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 219,878 Gs (kr181) | kr640 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,576 Gs (kr35) | kr80 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,864 Gs (kr20) | kr51 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,193 Gs (kr9) | kr42 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,182,470 Gs (kr4,269) | kr3,632 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,365 Gs (kr1.12) | kr0.88 | + 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 228,190 Gs (kr188) | kr219 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,349 Gs (kr9) | kr58 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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