Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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| Asunción | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,082 Gs (12,700 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,378 Gs (8,316 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,061 Gs (2,683 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,996 Gs (1,556 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,172 Gs (3,375 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,004 Gs (3,338 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,692 Gs (4,603 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,920 Gs (3,542 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,122 Gs (2,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,545 Gs (1,456 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,504 Gs (12,126 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,899 Gs (3,092 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,999 Gs (667 Kwacha) | 893 Kwacha | - 25% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (1,258,205 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (685,432 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 270,093 Gs (60,090 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,039,770 Gs (676,286 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (461,611 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (48,211 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (25,045 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (472,755 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (236,593 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (7,000 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,328 Gs (5,413 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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| Asunción | Zomba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (75,344 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 261,822 Gs (58,250 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654,986 Gs (145,721 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (116,274 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
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| Asunción | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (28,123,836 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (1,695 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 218,135 Gs (48,531 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53,686 Gs (11,944 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (9,252 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (13,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 143,706 Gs (31,972 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (6,854 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (5,163 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (7,879 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (2,799 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (3,440 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (15,371 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | Zomba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94,717 Gs (21,073 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (19,445 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (33,167 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (56,742 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (10,404 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (5,382 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (2,774 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (1,229,888 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (351 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 215,051 Gs (47,844 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (2,478 Kwacha) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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