Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53,011 Gs (CH$5,969) | CH$8,292 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,582 Gs (CH$3,444) | CH$5,490 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,461 Gs (CH$1,403) | CH$3,035 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,761 Gs (CH$761) | CH$912 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,466 Gs (CH$1,516) | CH$2,062 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,296 Gs (CH$1,722) | CH$1,150 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,781 Gs (CH$2,453) | CH$3,345 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,264 Gs (CH$1,719) | CH$1,408 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,188 Gs (CH$922) | CH$916 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,986 Gs (CH$787) | CH$1,056 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,840 Gs (CH$4,599) | CH$5,562 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,342 Gs (CH$1,277) | CH$1,630 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,794 Gs (CH$315) | CH$449 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 17% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,511,490 Gs (CH$620,610) | CH$606,738 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,294,750 Gs (CH$370,998) | CH$432,237 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317,154 Gs (CH$35,712) | CH$56,609 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,578,520 Gs (CH$402,952) | CH$418,779 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,301,720 Gs (CH$259,180) | CH$296,954 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254,640 Gs (CH$28,673) | CH$37,984 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,573 Gs (CH$9,636) | CH$20,346 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,391,860 Gs (CH$269,330) | CH$219,551 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (CH$100,926) | CH$47,896 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,969 Gs (CH$3,487) | CH$8,307 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,627 Gs (CH$1,872) | CH$3,756 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 48% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | La Serena | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295,103 Gs (CH$33,229) | CH$33,083 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 310,605 Gs (CH$34,975) | CH$19,629 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663,529 Gs (CH$74,715) | CH$46,581 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455,717 Gs (CH$51,315) | CH$53,777 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 43% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,837,200 Gs (CH$7,526,061) | CH$13,803,100 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,745 Gs (CH$985) | CH$1,062 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (CH$20,062) | CH$40,324 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 48,040 Gs (CH$5,409) | CH$10,532 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (CH$2,536) | CH$4,748 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (CH$5,571) | CH$6,261 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120,190 Gs (CH$13,534) | CH$81,104 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,348 Gs (CH$3,079) | CH$5,961 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (CH$2,592) | CH$2,632 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,630 Gs (CH$3,111) | CH$3,020 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,862 Gs (CH$1,223) | CH$1,555 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,840 Gs (CH$1,896) | CH$1,573 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90,516 Gs (CH$10,192) | CH$8,459 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | La Serena | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121,472 Gs (CH$13,678) | CH$19,604 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,580 Gs (CH$8,736) | CH$8,534 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (CH$17,935) | CH$31,498 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258,142 Gs (CH$29,068) | CH$28,851 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,786 Gs (CH$4,818) | CH$5,199 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,545 Gs (CH$2,651) | CH$2,795 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,118 Gs (CH$1,590) | CH$1,948 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (CH$543,263) | CH$449,455 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (CH$102) | CH$104 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 288,100 Gs (CH$32,441) | CH$32,491 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,002 Gs (CH$1,126) | CH$3,463 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 788 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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