Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% more expensive than in Petropavl (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% more expensive than in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Asunción | Petropavl | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,082 Gs (3,654 KZT) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,378 Gs (2,393 KZT) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,061 Gs (772 KZT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,996 Gs (448 KZT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 15,172 Gs (971 KZT) | 342 KZT | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,004 Gs (961 KZT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,692 Gs (1,325 KZT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,920 Gs (1,019 KZT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,122 Gs (584 KZT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,545 Gs (419 KZT) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,504 Gs (3,489 KZT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13,899 Gs (890 KZT) | 514 KZT | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,999 Gs (192 KZT) | - | - | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% more expensive than in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Asunción | Petropavl | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (362,037 KZT) | 213,919 KZT | + 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (197,227 KZT) | 136,960 KZT | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 270,093 Gs (17,290 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,039,770 Gs (194,595 KZT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (132,824 KZT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (13,872 KZT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (7,207 KZT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (136,031 KZT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (68,078 KZT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (2,014 KZT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs (1,557 KZT) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 20% more expensive than in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Asunción | Petropavl | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (21,680 KZT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261,822 Gs (16,761 KZT) | 10,947 KZT | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654,986 Gs (41,930 KZT) | 32,126 KZT | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (33,457 KZT) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 46% more expensive than in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Asunción | Petropavl | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (8,092,380 KZT) | 1,500,000 KZT | + 439% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (488 KZT) | 161 KZT | + 203% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 218,135 Gs (13,964 KZT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,686 Gs (3,437 KZT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Asunción | Petropavl | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (2,662 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (3,749 KZT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (9,200 KZT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (1,972 KZT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (1,486 KZT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (2,267 KZT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (805 KZT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (990 KZT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (4,423 KZT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% more expensive than in Petropavl (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Asunción | Petropavl | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs (6,063 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (5,595 KZT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (9,543 KZT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (16,327 KZT) | 8,793 KZT | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (2,994 KZT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (1,549 KZT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (798 KZT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (353,889 KZT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (101 KZT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 215,051 Gs (13,767 KZT) | 9,318 KZT | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (713 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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