- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Thailand
- Asunción
- Bangkok
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Asunción (Paraguay) and Bangkok (Thailand)
| Food | 24% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 26,714 Gs (190 ฿) | 219 ฿ | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21,929 Gs (156 ฿) | 145 ฿ | 8% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 10,686 Gs (76 ฿) | 61 ฿ | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,000 Gs (28 ฿) | 58 ฿ | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,563 Gs (47 ฿) | 59 ฿ | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,375 Gs (67 ฿) | 74 ฿ | 9% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,929 Gs (106 ฿) | 262 ฿ | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,929 Gs (64 ฿) | 99 ฿ | 36% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 7,714 Gs (55 ฿) | 91 ฿ | 39% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 4,629 Gs (33 ฿) | 50 ฿ | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,625 Gs (368 ฿) | 817 ฿ | 55% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8,357 Gs (60 ฿) | 42 ฿ | 43% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,071 Gs (22 ฿) | 43 ฿ | 49% |
| Housing | 24% | ||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,585,710 Gs (18,411 ฿) | 39,000 ฿ | 53% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 683,333 Gs (4,866 ฿) | 3,068 ฿ | 59% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 298,571 Gs (2,126 ฿) | 758 ฿ | 180% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,142,860 Gs (29,499 ฿) | 19,281 ฿ | 53% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 750,000 Gs (5,340 ฿) | 3,310 ฿ | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Gs (142 ฿) | 125 ฿ | 14% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28,500 Gs (203 ฿) | 160 ฿ | 27% |
| Clothes | 10% | ||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 370,000 Gs (2,635 ฿) | 2,478 ฿ | 6% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 293,333 Gs (2,089 ฿) | 1,625 ฿ | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 342,857 Gs (2,441 ฿) | 2,946 ฿ | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 207,143 Gs (1,475 ฿) | 2,490 ฿ | 41% |
| Transportation | 18% | ||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 18% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,211,100 Gs (578,258 ฿) | 1,204,470 ฿ | 52% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,790 Gs (48 ฿) | 38 ฿ | 27% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 278,750 Gs (1,985 ฿) | 864 ฿ | 130% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 51,987 Gs (370 ฿) | 129 ฿ | 188% |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 31,500 Gs (224 ฿) | 179 ฿ | 25% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 26,286 Gs (187 ฿) | 144 ฿ | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,000 Gs (78 ฿) | 92 ฿ | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29,000 Gs (206 ฿) | 119 ฿ | 74% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,222 Gs (66 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,278 Gs (59 ฿) | 58 ฿ | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,857 Gs (163 ฿) | 286 ฿ | 43% |
| Entertainment | 8% | ||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,571 Gs (559 ฿) | 861 ฿ | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47,143 Gs (336 ฿) | 340 ฿ | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 133,571 Gs (951 ฿) | 1,792 ฿ | 47% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 232,857 Gs (1,658 ฿) | 2,537 ฿ | 35% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,143 Gs (165 ฿) | 272 ฿ | 39% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 11,250 Gs (80 ฿) | 104 ฿ | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 11,000 Gs (78 ฿) | 95 ฿ | 17% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 915,000 Gs (6,515 ฿) | 7,400 ฿ | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,247 Gs (16.00 ฿) | 1.87 ฿ | 758% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 123,571 Gs (880 ฿) | 1,828 ฿ | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 6,500 Gs (46 ฿) | 87 ฿ | 47% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,465 prices entered by 362 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
78,125 ฿
in Bangkok
you would need to make just about 71,607 ฿
(10,056,560 Gs)
in Asunción.