Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Nampula (Mozambique)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 23% cheaper than in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Asunción | Nampula | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,082 Gs (457 MT) | 781 MT | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,378 Gs (299 MT) | 337 MT | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,312 Gs (107 MT) | 193 MT | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,986 Gs (56 MT) | 91 MT | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,172 Gs (122 MT) | 111 MT | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,482 Gs (116 MT) | 70 MT | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,294 Gs (179 MT) | 580 MT | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,920 Gs (128 MT) | 190 MT | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,122 Gs (73 MT) | 73 MT | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,545 Gs (52 MT) | 61 MT | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,504 Gs (437 MT) | 480 MT | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,921 Gs (112 MT) | 83 MT | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,631 Gs (21 MT) | 35 MT | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 42% cheaper than in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Asunción | Nampula | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (45,305 MT) | 44,068 MT | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (24,681 MT) | 30,626 MT | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298,294 Gs (2,390 MT) | 5,084 MT | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,039,770 Gs (24,351 MT) | 42,256 MT | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (16,622 MT) | 27,058 MT | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (1,736 MT) | 5,084 MT | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (902 MT) | 3,915 MT | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (17,023 MT) | 8,500 MT | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (8,519 MT) | 9,792 MT | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (252 MT) | 847 MT | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs (195 MT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Asunción | Nampula | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (2,713 MT) | 2,343 MT | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs (2,350 MT) | 3,011 MT | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs (5,310 MT) | 3,869 MT | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (4,187 MT) | 3,527 MT | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 82% more expensive than in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Asunción | Nampula | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (1,012,673 MT) | 300,000 MT | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (61 MT) | 69 MT | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 218,135 Gs (1,747 MT) | 400 MT | + 337% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,909 Gs (432 MT) | 1,280 MT | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 20% more expensive than in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Asunción | Nampula | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (333 MT) | 50 MT | + 566% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (469 MT) | 358 MT | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (1,151 MT) | 1,095 MT | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (247 MT) | 342 MT | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (186 MT) | 161 MT | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (284 MT) | 402 MT | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (101 MT) | 88 MT | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (124 MT) | 76 MT | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (553 MT) | 300 MT | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% more expensive than in Nampula (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Asunción | Nampula | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs (759 MT) | 912 MT | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (700 MT) | 200 MT | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (1,194 MT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (2,043 MT) | 2,264 MT | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (375 MT) | 369 MT | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (194 MT) | 120 MT | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (100 MT) | 74 MT | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (44,285 MT) | 5,000 MT | + 786% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (13 MT) | 3.33 MT | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215,051 Gs (1,723 MT) | 3,027 MT | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (89 MT) | 90 MT | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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