Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,016 Gs (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,548 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 32 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,553 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,743 Gs (R$ 4.58) | R$ 6 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,601 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,671 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,781 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 21 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,042 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,188 Gs (R$ 5.56) | R$ 5.30 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,788 Gs (R$ 4.61) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,840 Gs (R$ 28) | R$ 44 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,400 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,794 Gs (R$ 1.90) | R$ 4.72 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,184,910 Gs (R$ 3,522) | R$ 3,620 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,231,210 Gs (R$ 2,195) | R$ 2,467 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 311,723 Gs (R$ 212) | R$ 511 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,525,680 Gs (R$ 2,395) | R$ 3,079 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,203,790 Gs (R$ 1,497) | R$ 2,339 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230,515 Gs (R$ 157) | R$ 335 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,183 Gs (R$ 68) | R$ 83 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,614,450 Gs (R$ 1,776) | R$ 1,926 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,059,240 Gs (R$ 719) | R$ 630 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39,593 Gs (R$ 27) | R$ 27 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19,335 Gs (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 427,488 Gs (R$ 290) | R$ 201 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 310,605 Gs (R$ 211) | R$ 191 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663,529 Gs (R$ 451) | R$ 267 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443,027 Gs (R$ 301) | R$ 214 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 33% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,233,800 Gs (R$ 44,988) | R$ 90,944 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,154 Gs (R$ 5.54) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (R$ 121) | R$ 189 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 49,423 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 41 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122,342 Gs (R$ 83) | R$ 150 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,348 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,630 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,395 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 5.05 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,325 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68,710 Gs (R$ 47) | R$ 32 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121,472 Gs (R$ 83) | R$ 74 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79,723 Gs (R$ 54) | R$ 61 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (R$ 108) | R$ 126 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 233,965 Gs (R$ 159) | R$ 129 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,516 Gs (R$ 30) | R$ 19 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,194 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17,147 Gs (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (R$ 3,277) | R$ 3,080 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,855 Gs (R$ 166) | R$ 108 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,153 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 766 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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