Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 43% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45,695 Gs (CH$5,376) | CH$14,674 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,994 Gs (CH$4,117) | CH$6,715 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,140 Gs (CH$1,546) | CH$2,743 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,149 Gs (CH$841) | CH$1,138 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,480 Gs (CH$1,704) | CH$3,860 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,539 Gs (CH$1,710) | CH$1,492 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,171 Gs (CH$2,608) | CH$5,920 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,590 Gs (CH$1,716) | CH$1,808 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,206 Gs (CH$965) | CH$1,583 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,000 Gs (CH$706) | CH$1,307 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,749 Gs (CH$5,500) | CH$6,279 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14,274 Gs (CH$1,679) | CH$2,083 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,775 Gs (CH$326) | CH$697 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 44% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,639,450 Gs (CH$663,465) | CH$1,193,990 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,793,110 Gs (CH$328,601) | CH$723,496 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,656 Gs (CH$35,371) | CH$91,647 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,223,630 Gs (CH$379,251) | CH$709,543 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (CH$244,100) | CH$445,654 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (CH$25,494) | CH$60,458 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (CH$13,244) | CH$15,800 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (CH$249,993) | CH$257,807 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (CH$125,111) | CH$83,427 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (CH$3,702) | CH$11,530 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,207 Gs (CH$2,848) | CH$8,701 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (CH$39,842) | CH$53,492 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs (CH$34,516) | CH$35,546 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs (CH$77,979) | CH$80,785 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (CH$61,486) | CH$76,072 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 37% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (CH$14,871,891) | CH$18,033,600 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (CH$897) | CH$1,313 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186,094 Gs (CH$21,893) | CH$41,495 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57,176 Gs (CH$6,727) | CH$6,541 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 37% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (CH$4,892) | CH$3,370 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (CH$6,890) | CH$9,365 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,037 Gs (CH$15,298) | CH$44,436 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (CH$3,624) | CH$4,612 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (CH$2,730) | CH$4,486 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (CH$4,167) | CH$5,110 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (CH$1,480) | CH$2,352 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (CH$1,819) | CH$2,897 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (CH$8,128) | CH$19,399 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 31% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Asunción | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93,543 Gs (CH$11,005) | CH$38,271 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (CH$10,282) | CH$12,446 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (CH$17,538) | CH$34,918 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (CH$30,005) | CH$55,710 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (CH$5,502) | CH$8,944 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (CH$2,846) | CH$3,735 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (CH$1,467) | CH$3,903 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (CH$650,365) | CH$565,251 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (CH$185) | CH$110 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208,973 Gs (CH$24,585) | CH$58,561 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (CH$1,310) | CH$5,013 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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