Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 76% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 72% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48,211 Gs ($7) | $24 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,964 Gs ($4.33) | $11 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,145 Gs ($1.65) | $9 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,521 Gs ($0.88) | $1.25 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,427 Gs ($1.82) | $6 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,683 Gs ($1.45) | $6 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,485 Gs ($2.64) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,529 Gs ($1.97) | $5.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,938 Gs ($1.08) | $3.90 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,488 Gs ($1.01) | $3.32 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,473 Gs ($6) | $18 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,466 Gs ($1.55) | $3.12 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,298 Gs ($0.45) | $4.08 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 87% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,061,810 Gs ($686) | $6,851 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,447,540 Gs ($332) | $4,177 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 242,756 Gs ($33) | $164 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622,680 Gs ($491) | $3,743 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,998,710 Gs ($271) | $2,353 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,408 Gs ($39) | $124 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92,821 Gs ($13) | $67 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,888,380 Gs ($391) | $308 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs ($121) | $161 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,170 Gs ($4.77) | $11 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,473 Gs ($3.45) | $31 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 37% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295,103 Gs ($40) | $61 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 273,806 Gs ($37) | $57 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612,326 Gs ($83) | $94 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,766 Gs ($47) | $147 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 74% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,094,700 Gs ($8,687) | $24,700 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,750 Gs ($1.19) | $1.31 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177,943 Gs ($24) | $129 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47,016 Gs ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 66% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,711 Gs ($3.76) | $8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,120 Gs ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 107,215 Gs ($15) | $144 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,342 Gs ($3.57) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,721 Gs ($3.08) | $4.05 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Gs ($3.39) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,665 Gs ($1.58) | $4.14 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,886 Gs ($1.75) | $2.02 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,614 Gs ($10) | $31 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 59% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Asunción | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,246 Gs ($13) | $69 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,374 Gs ($10) | $36 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,512 Gs ($22) | $350 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,410 Gs ($31) | $99 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43,690 Gs ($5.92) | $17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,698 Gs ($3.21) | $5.27 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,610 Gs ($1.84) | $8 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs ($654) | $443 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs ($0.12) | $0.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263,602 Gs ($36) | $100 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,752 Gs ($1.32) | $14 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 76% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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