Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 20 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (R$ 4.40) | R$ 4.12 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 4.21 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 5.46 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (R$ 5.20) | R$ 3.82 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (R$ 5.28) | R$ 4.61 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (R$ 26) | R$ 36 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (R$ 1.73) | R$ 3.42 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 30% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (R$ 3,902) | R$ 1,618 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (R$ 1,973) | R$ 1,081 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (R$ 292) | R$ 369 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (R$ 2,607) | R$ 1,425 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (R$ 1,695) | R$ 865 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (R$ 243) | R$ 493 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (R$ 66) | R$ 113 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (R$ 1,504) | R$ 1,517 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (R$ 568) | R$ 413 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (R$ 240) | R$ 200 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (R$ 130) | R$ 173 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (R$ 366) | R$ 314 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (R$ 248) | R$ 205 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (R$ 72,625) | R$ 63,667 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (R$ 4.86) | R$ 4.09 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (R$ 129) | R$ 167 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (R$ 88) | R$ 43 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (R$ 33) | R$ 49 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (R$ 102) | R$ 155 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (R$ 5.08) | R$ 4.25 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 4.70 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (R$ 67) | R$ 89 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (R$ 60) | R$ 36 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (R$ 126) | R$ 130 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (R$ 121) | R$ 167 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (R$ 3,014) | R$ 2,650 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (R$ 0.95) | R$ 1.76 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (R$ 199) | R$ 121 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 626 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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