Cost of living in Arequipa (Peru) is 20% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Arequipa (Peru) is 6% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Arequipa | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 19 (37,332 Gs) | 47,420 Gs | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 16 (32,200 Gs) | 36,049 Gs | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 7 (14,516 Gs) | 10,797 Gs | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.78 (11,436 Gs) | 6,658 Gs | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 9 (17,169 Gs) | 15,264 Gs | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.36 (6,655 Gs) | 13,237 Gs | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 10 (20,258 Gs) | 20,767 Gs | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.89 (9,670 Gs) | 16,087 Gs | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.25 (4,457 Gs) | 10,129 Gs | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 7 (13,982 Gs) | 6,014 Gs | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 35 (68,700 Gs) | 58,862 Gs | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (16,264 Gs) | 11,584 Gs | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.45 (4,846 Gs) | 2,926 Gs | + 66% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Arequipa (Peru) is 24% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,035 (4,025,224 Gs) | 5,559,710 Gs | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,029 (2,035,648 Gs) | 3,373,270 Gs | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 157 (310,334 Gs) | 603,517 Gs | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,235 (2,442,160 Gs) | 3,453,020 Gs | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 757 (1,498,393 Gs) | 2,172,520 Gs | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 116 (229,291 Gs) | 337,620 Gs | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 64 (127,196 Gs) | 96,961 Gs | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 969 (1,917,106 Gs) | 2,311,720 Gs | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 370 (731,483 Gs) | 1,094,660 Gs | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 29 (58,228 Gs) | 34,748 Gs | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 14 (26,882 Gs) | 39,024 Gs | - 31% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Arequipa (Peru) is 32% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 137 (270,225 Gs) | 312,558 Gs | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 87 (171,130 Gs) | 305,441 Gs | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 239 (472,282 Gs) | 625,761 Gs | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 196 (387,138 Gs) | 394,847 Gs | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Arequipa (Peru) is 30% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 48,588 (96,115,144 Gs) | 123,280,000 Gs | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 4.44 (8,791 Gs) | 8,068 Gs | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 63 (125,115 Gs) | 243,038 Gs | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 27 (52,636 Gs) | 52,926 Gs | - 1% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Arequipa (Peru) is 20% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 8 (15,200 Gs) | 37,313 Gs | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 20 (38,848 Gs) | 63,938 Gs | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 61 (121,200 Gs) | 147,011 Gs | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 24 (46,718 Gs) | 26,988 Gs | + 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 12 (23,295 Gs) | 23,895 Gs | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (34,497 Gs) | 32,371 Gs | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.11 (10,104 Gs) | 11,542 Gs | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.68 (11,232 Gs) | 15,272 Gs | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 25 (48,944 Gs) | 102,287 Gs | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Arequipa (Peru) is 23% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Arequipa | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (71,379 Gs) | 97,631 Gs | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 28 (55,383 Gs) | 82,648 Gs | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 135 (266,237 Gs) | 141,641 Gs | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 68 (133,558 Gs) | 274,590 Gs | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (51,270 Gs) | 51,417 Gs | - 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 14 (28,220 Gs) | 26,425 Gs | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (14,858 Gs) | 15,570 Gs | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 2,312 (4,572,918 Gs) | 5,910,370 Gs | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.64 (1,262 Gs) | 1,715 Gs | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 107 (210,732 Gs) | 277,245 Gs | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 12 (24,417 Gs) | 11,180 Gs | + 118% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 771 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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