Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 29% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41,483 Gs (Rp 84,993) | Rp 44,206 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,928 Gs (Rp 59,270) | Rp 50,474 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,896 Gs (Rp 16,177) | Rp 35,567 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,350 Gs (Rp 10,961) | Rp 21,267 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,436 Gs (Rp 23,430) | Rp 27,676 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,761 Gs (Rp 22,048) | Rp 16,687 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,657 Gs (Rp 30,031) | Rp 57,738 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,933 Gs (Rp 24,449) | Rp 38,731 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,437 Gs (Rp 13,188) | Rp 21,513 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,522 Gs (Rp 11,314) | Rp 36,147 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,122 Gs (Rp 96,547) | Rp 256,467 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,201 Gs (Rp 22,949) | Rp 18,520 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,292 Gs (Rp 4,696) | Rp 16,767 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,331,510 Gs (Rp 10,923,602) | Rp 16,385,000 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,594,500 Gs (Rp 5,315,808) | Rp 9,830,270 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,832 Gs (Rp 675,785) | Rp 1,893,620 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,863,670 Gs (Rp 5,867,304) | Rp 6,594,760 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,963,080 Gs (Rp 4,022,107) | Rp 3,799,770 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 296,578 Gs (Rp 607,651) | Rp 1,178,190 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72,110 Gs (Rp 147,744) | Rp 263,617 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,031,640 Gs (Rp 4,162,578) | Rp 4,164,830 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 666,168 Gs (Rp 1,364,896) | Rp 1,751,440 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,827 Gs (Rp 40,623) | Rp 58,324 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,190 Gs (Rp 41,366) | Rp 68,201 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 30% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 223,842 Gs (Rp 458,624) | Rp 661,424 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160,012 Gs (Rp 327,845) | Rp 455,419 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 449,367 Gs (Rp 920,697) | Rp 1,133,800 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 299,208 Gs (Rp 613,040) | Rp 1,170,040 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 14% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,779,000 Gs (Rp 142,968,507) | Rp 481,196,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,707 Gs (Rp 11,692) | Rp 8,928 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 163,797 Gs (Rp 335,600) | Rp 224,050 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96,877 Gs (Rp 198,488) | Rp 45,712 | + 334% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 9% more expensive than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,204 Gs (Rp 55,737) | Rp 29,004 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,092 Gs (Rp 80,094) | Rp 87,053 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,021 Gs (Rp 256,153) | Rp 319,083 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 29,394 Gs (Rp 60,224) | Rp 41,961 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,295 Gs (Rp 31,337) | Rp 22,829 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,541 Gs (Rp 44,135) | Rp 42,301 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,475 Gs (Rp 15,315) | Rp 17,224 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,323 Gs (Rp 17,052) | Rp 11,931 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46,450 Gs (Rp 95,170) | Rp 93,244 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 17% cheaper than in Jakarta (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | Jakarta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,886 Gs (Rp 134,993) | Rp 217,424 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,913 Gs (Rp 141,194) | Rp 102,504 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (Rp 302,764) | Rp 1,264,770 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 152,291 Gs (Rp 312,025) | Rp 350,290 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,929 Gs (Rp 53,125) | Rp 155,286 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,539 Gs (Rp 44,131) | Rp 31,575 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,633 Gs (Rp 19,736) | Rp 49,592 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,207,170 Gs (Rp 8,619,969) | Rp 7,238,180 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 944 Gs (Rp 1,934) | Rp 1,887 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 249,848 Gs (Rp 511,908) | Rp 716,579 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,756 Gs (Rp 22,037) | Rp 28,078 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2021.
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