Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 25% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,082 Gs (R$ 41) | R$ 39 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,378 Gs (R$ 27) | R$ 37 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,312 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,986 Gs (R$ 5.02) | R$ 5.67 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,172 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,482 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,294 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,920 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,122 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,545 Gs (R$ 4.71) | R$ 5.86 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,504 Gs (R$ 39) | R$ 44 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,921 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,631 Gs (R$ 1.89) | R$ 4.44 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 42% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (R$ 4,066) | R$ 4,917 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (R$ 2,215) | R$ 3,793 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298,294 Gs (R$ 214) | R$ 1,461 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,039,770 Gs (R$ 2,186) | R$ 4,599 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (R$ 1,492) | R$ 2,718 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (R$ 156) | R$ 847 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (R$ 81) | R$ 88 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (R$ 1,528) | R$ 1,574 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (R$ 765) | R$ 652 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (R$ 243) | R$ 248 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs (R$ 211) | R$ 253 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs (R$ 477) | R$ 398 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (R$ 376) | R$ 316 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 35% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (R$ 90,886) | R$ 113,645 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (R$ 5.48) | R$ 5.99 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 218,135 Gs (R$ 157) | R$ 283 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,909 Gs (R$ 39) | R$ 56 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (R$ 42) | R$ 58 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (R$ 103) | R$ 285 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 5.92 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 4.65 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (R$ 50) | R$ 53 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Asunción | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs (R$ 68) | R$ 123 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (R$ 63) | R$ 61 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (R$ 107) | R$ 219 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (R$ 183) | R$ 291 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (R$ 3,975) | R$ 2,671 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (R$ 1.13) | R$ 0.73 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215,051 Gs (R$ 155) | R$ 162 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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