Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 28% cheaper than in Callao (Peru)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 11% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,265 Gs (S/. 24) | S/. 22 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,368 Gs (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,664 Gs (S/. 6) | S/. 8 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,808 Gs (S/. 3.47) | S/. 4.73 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,041 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,738 Gs (S/. 5.47) | S/. 8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,396 Gs (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,603 Gs (S/. 7) | S/. 4.11 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Gs (S/. 4.76) | S/. 3.00 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,276 Gs (S/. 3.19) | S/. 5.06 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,647 Gs (S/. 22) | S/. 39 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,875 Gs (S/. 5.54) | S/. 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,371 Gs (S/. 1.72) | S/. 3.20 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,067,280 Gs (S/. 2,579) | S/. 1,846 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,967,980 Gs (S/. 1,511) | S/. 800 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 474,166 Gs (S/. 241) | S/. 175 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,649,120 Gs (S/. 1,857) | S/. 1,500 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,177,900 Gs (S/. 1,109) | S/. 700 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,192 Gs (S/. 139) | S/. 110 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,794 Gs (S/. 59) | S/. 203 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,748,530 Gs (S/. 1,399) | S/. 1,300 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,222,010 Gs (S/. 622) | S/. 973 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,896 Gs (S/. 19) | S/. 33 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,676 Gs (S/. 11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 35% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 365,955 Gs (S/. 186) | S/. 186 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 291,192 Gs (S/. 148) | S/. 273 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 656,563 Gs (S/. 334) | S/. 400 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 489,620 Gs (S/. 249) | S/. 336 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,594,700 Gs (S/. 42,550) | S/. 86,862 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,361 Gs (S/. 4.26) | S/. 11 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206,516 Gs (S/. 105) | S/. 202 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 51,064 Gs (S/. 26) | S/. 132 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24,066 Gs (S/. 12) | S/. 19 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,691 Gs (S/. 30) | S/. 15 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 127,725 Gs (S/. 65) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,988 Gs (S/. 14) | S/. 24 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,368 Gs (S/. 13) | S/. 15 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,371 Gs (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,294 Gs (S/. 5.24) | S/. 6 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,272 Gs (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72,574 Gs (S/. 37) | S/. 23 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 30% more expensive than in Callao (Peru) | ||||
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| Asunción | Callao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101,344 Gs (S/. 52) | S/. 29 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,236 Gs (S/. 39) | S/. 38 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,796 Gs (S/. 65) | S/. 55 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209,703 Gs (S/. 107) | S/. 103 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,875 Gs (S/. 25) | S/. 72 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,814 Gs (S/. 13) | S/. 14 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17,286 Gs (S/. 9) | S/. 5.53 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,910,370 Gs (S/. 3,008) | S/. 2,500 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,715 Gs (S/. 0.87) | S/. 0.17 | + 424% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,191 Gs (S/. 126) | S/. 150 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,564 Gs (S/. 5.38) | S/. 4.40 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 714 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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