Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,082 Gs | 37,358 Gs | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,378 Gs | 34,530 Gs | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,312 Gs | 13,198 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,986 Gs | 5,700 Gs | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,172 Gs | 13,124 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,482 Gs | 7,992 Gs | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,294 Gs | 12,413 Gs | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,920 Gs | 8,372 Gs | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,122 Gs | 8,859 Gs | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,545 Gs | 6,166 Gs | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,504 Gs | 54,417 Gs | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,921 Gs | 12,913 Gs | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,631 Gs | 2,545 Gs | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 26% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs | 2,527,470 Gs | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs | 1,878,280 Gs | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298,294 Gs | 300,729 Gs | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,039,770 Gs | 2,882,050 Gs | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs | 1,618,390 Gs | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs | 179,410 Gs | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs | 135,334 Gs | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs | 2,450,670 Gs | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs | 678,378 Gs | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs | 28,362 Gs | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs | 50,000 Gs | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs | 359,862 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs | 203,270 Gs | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs | 605,729 Gs | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs | 414,000 Gs | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 29% cheaper than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs | 82,685,400 Gs | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs | 8,140 Gs | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 218,135 Gs | 392,136 Gs | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,909 Gs | 87,218 Gs | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs | 55,427 Gs | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs | 56,784 Gs | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs | 146,877 Gs | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs | 32,227 Gs | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs | 20,711 Gs | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs | 21,367 Gs | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs | 7,514 Gs | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs | 8,129 Gs | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs | 54,721 Gs | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% more expensive than in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Asunción | Ciudad del Este | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs | 71,104 Gs | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs | 66,093 Gs | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs | 122,329 Gs | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs | 168,476 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs | 30,524 Gs | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs | 23,438 Gs | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs | 8,644 Gs | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs | 1,500 Gs | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215,051 Gs | 163,532 Gs | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs | 7,655 Gs | + 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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