Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia)
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 39% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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Asunción | Yerevan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,082 Gs (2,792Dram) | 3,889Dram | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,378 Gs (1,828Dram) | 3,039Dram | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,312 Gs (651Dram) | 1,637Dram | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,986 Gs (342Dram) | 837Dram | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,172 Gs (742Dram) | 1,439Dram | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,482 Gs (708Dram) | 1,320Dram | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,294 Gs (1,090Dram) | 2,094Dram | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,920 Gs (779Dram) | 632Dram | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,122 Gs (446Dram) | 400Dram | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,545 Gs (320Dram) | 503Dram | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,504 Gs (2,666Dram) | 4,614Dram | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13,921 Gs (681Dram) | 857Dram | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,631 Gs (129Dram) | 304Dram | - 58% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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Asunción | Yerevan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (276,576Dram) | 547,829Dram | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (150,670Dram) | 353,692Dram | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298,294 Gs (14,588Dram) | 51,140Dram | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,039,770 Gs (148,660Dram) | 424,693Dram | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (101,470Dram) | 203,559Dram | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (10,598Dram) | 26,267Dram | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (5,505Dram) | 7,339Dram | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (103,920Dram) | 206,862Dram | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (52,008Dram) | 78,521Dram | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (1,539Dram) | 5,257Dram | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs (1,190Dram) | 7,206Dram | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 51% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (16,562Dram) | 47,157Dram | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs (14,348Dram) | 24,962Dram | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs (32,415Dram) | 49,627Dram | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (25,559Dram) | 56,629Dram | - 55% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% more expensive than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (6,182,127Dram) | 6,741,640Dram | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (373Dram) | 487Dram | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 218,135 Gs (10,668Dram) | 6,329Dram | + 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,909 Gs (2,636Dram) | 2,362Dram | + 12% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 29% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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Asunción | Yerevan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (2,034Dram) | 1,871Dram | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (2,864Dram) | 2,407Dram | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (7,028Dram) | 12,257Dram | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (1,507Dram) | 2,069Dram | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (1,135Dram) | 2,220Dram | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (1,732Dram) | 1,756Dram | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (615Dram) | 958Dram | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (756Dram) | 1,425Dram | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (3,379Dram) | 4,644Dram | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 25% cheaper than in Yerevan (Armenia) | ||||
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Asunción | Yerevan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs (4,632Dram) | 8,663Dram | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (4,274Dram) | 4,932Dram | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (7,291Dram) | 20,257Dram | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (12,473Dram) | 27,825Dram | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (2,287Dram) | 3,519Dram | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (1,183Dram) | 1,483Dram | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (610Dram) | 1,440Dram | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (270,352Dram) | 329,078Dram | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (77Dram) | 22Dram | + 258% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 215,051 Gs (10,517Dram) | 26,818Dram | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (545Dram) | 910Dram | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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