Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Pelotas, Brazil
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,810 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,796 Gs (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,859 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,167 Gs (R$ 3.97) | R$ 2.92 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,066 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,531 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 5.16 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,852 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,672 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 4.24 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,611 Gs (R$ 5.08) | R$ 3.19 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,100 Gs (R$ 4.68) | R$ 3.81 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,138 Gs (R$ 27) | R$ 34 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,840 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 4.77 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,220 Gs (R$ 1.71) | R$ 3.28 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 14% more expensive than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,450,240 Gs (R$ 3,418) | R$ 2,183 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,094,690 Gs (R$ 1,609) | R$ 1,542 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352,035 Gs (R$ 270) | R$ 343 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,213,990 Gs (R$ 2,468) | R$ 1,648 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,908,190 Gs (R$ 1,465) | R$ 874 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 288,233 Gs (R$ 221) | R$ 276 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,978 Gs (R$ 63) | R$ 103 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,793,230 Gs (R$ 1,377) | R$ 1,567 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 673,100 Gs (R$ 517) | R$ 415 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,911 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,349 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 273,432 Gs (R$ 210) | R$ 229 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146,100 Gs (R$ 112) | R$ 131 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 374,912 Gs (R$ 288) | R$ 319 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (R$ 223) | R$ 244 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,121,400 Gs (R$ 64,605) | R$ 63,873 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,977 Gs (R$ 4.59) | R$ 4.53 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,652 Gs (R$ 119) | R$ 120 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,251 Gs (R$ 79) | R$ 64 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (R$ 30) | R$ 51 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111,610 Gs (R$ 86) | R$ 233 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,399 Gs (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,863 Gs (R$ 4.50) | R$ 5.24 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 3.09 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% cheaper than in Pelotas (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,661 Gs (R$ 60) | R$ 83 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (R$ 54) | R$ 36 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (R$ 113) | R$ 493 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135,359 Gs (R$ 104) | R$ 130 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,301 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,800 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,293,990 Gs (R$ 2,530) | R$ 3,350 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (R$ 0.86) | R$ 0.80 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222,815 Gs (R$ 171) | R$ 102 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 584 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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