Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53,011 Gs (R 132) | R 119 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,582 Gs (R 76) | R 75 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,461 Gs (R 31) | R 44 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,761 Gs (R 17) | R 19 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,467 Gs (R 33) | R 39 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,296 Gs (R 38) | R 24 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,781 Gs (R 54) | R 64 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,264 Gs (R 38) | R 25 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,188 Gs (R 20) | R 18 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,986 Gs (R 17) | R 22 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,840 Gs (R 102) | R 104 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,141 Gs (R 28) | R 22 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,794 Gs (R 7) | R 13 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,511,490 Gs (R 13,700) | R 11,068 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,294,750 Gs (R 8,190) | R 9,659 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317,154 Gs (R 788) | R 1,645 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,578,520 Gs (R 8,895) | R 6,998 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,301,720 Gs (R 5,722) | R 5,928 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254,640 Gs (R 633) | R 1,020 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,573 Gs (R 213) | R 415 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,432,050 Gs (R 6,046) | R 4,308 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (R 2,228) | R 1,697 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,969 Gs (R 77) | R 88 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,628 Gs (R 41) | R 143 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 29% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301,799 Gs (R 750) | R 715 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 310,605 Gs (R 772) | R 527 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663,529 Gs (R 1,649) | R 1,305 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 485,778 Gs (R 1,208) | R 1,304 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 47% cheaper than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,837,200 Gs (R 166,143) | R 370,249 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,702 Gs (R 22) | R 22 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (R 443) | R 1,001 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 48,039 Gs (R 119) | R 134 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (R 56) | R 66 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (R 123) | R 236 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122,342 Gs (R 304) | R 462 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,348 Gs (R 68) | R 39 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (R 57) | R 30 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,630 Gs (R 69) | R 52 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,862 Gs (R 27) | R 25 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,840 Gs (R 42) | R 20 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90,516 Gs (R 225) | R 134 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% more expensive than in Pretoria (South Africa) | ||||
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| Asunción | Pretoria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121,472 Gs (R 302) | R 331 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,580 Gs (R 193) | R 218 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (R 396) | R 793 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258,142 Gs (R 642) | R 541 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,786 Gs (R 106) | R 62 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,545 Gs (R 59) | R 34 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,118 Gs (R 35) | R 29 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (R 11,993) | R 7,815 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (R 2.26) | R 1.66 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 288,100 Gs (R 716) | R 539 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,002 Gs (R 25) | R 47 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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