Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 60% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (AU$5.71) | AU$11 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (AU$1.78) | AU$4.99 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (AU$0.99) | AU$1.27 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (AU$2.22) | AU$4.99 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (AU$1.79) | AU$4.99 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (AU$2.79) | AU$10 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (AU$2.08) | AU$4.35 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (AU$1.17) | AU$3.46 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (AU$1.19) | AU$4.73 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (AU$5.91) | AU$16 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (AU$2.11) | AU$3.13 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (AU$0.39) | AU$1.79 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 68% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (AU$881) | AU$2,461 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (AU$446) | AU$1,879 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (AU$66) | AU$140 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (AU$589) | AU$1,843 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (AU$383) | AU$1,301 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (AU$55) | AU$92 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (AU$340) | AU$573 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (AU$128) | AU$177 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (AU$4.06) | AU$12 | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (AU$3.10) | AU$28 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (AU$54) | AU$100 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (AU$29) | AU$60 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (AU$83) | AU$157 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (AU$56) | AU$117 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (AU$16,403) | AU$25,963 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (AU$1.10) | AU$1.45 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (AU$29) | AU$100 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (AU$20) | AU$21 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 51% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (AU$5.88) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (AU$23) | AU$71 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (AU$5.18) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (AU$3.11) | AU$4.60 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (AU$4.58) | AU$5.36 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (AU$1.15) | AU$3.19 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (AU$1.72) | AU$3.88 | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (AU$9) | AU$25 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (AU$15) | AU$52 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (AU$14) | AU$27 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (AU$28) | AU$162 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (AU$27) | AU$108 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (AU$4.86) | AU$14 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (AU$4.21) | AU$4.46 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (AU$1.82) | AU$7 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (AU$681) | AU$594 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (AU$0.22) | AU$0.83 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (AU$45) | AU$53 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (AU$2.13) | AU$27 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 61% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,600 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$2,998 (15,552,796 Gs) in Asunción.
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