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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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53,112 Gs
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($7)
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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34,848 Gs
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($4.36)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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12,522 Gs
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($1.57)
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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7,293 Gs
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($0.91)
|
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12 eggs, large
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14,484 Gs
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($1.81)
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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13,808 Gs
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($1.73)
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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23,151 Gs
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($2.90)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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15,668 Gs
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($1.96)
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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8,154 Gs
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($1.02)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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5,804 Gs
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($0.73)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
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42,208 Gs
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($5.29)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
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13,633 Gs
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($1.71)
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day
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2,631 Gs
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($0.33)
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USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
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5,229,200 Gs
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($655)
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
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2,860,850 Gs
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($358)
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
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275,714 Gs
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($35)
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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3,227,350 Gs
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($404)
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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1,786,650 Gs
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($224)
|
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
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231,244 Gs
|
($29)
|
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
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95,661 Gs
|
($12)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
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2,029,060 Gs
|
($254)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
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997,862 Gs
|
($125)
|
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
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29,624 Gs
|
($3.71)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
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22,783 Gs
|
($2.85)
|
|
PYG |
USD |
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
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336,979 Gs
|
($42)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
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293,473 Gs
|
($37)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
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652,454 Gs
|
($82)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
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416,234 Gs
|
($52)
|
PYG |
USD |
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
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122,024,000 Gs
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($15,282)
|
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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7,459 Gs
|
($0.93)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
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193,709 Gs
|
($24)
|
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
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64,260 Gs
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($8)
|
|
PYG |
USD |
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
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35,256 Gs
|
($4.42)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
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51,964 Gs
|
($7)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
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154,134 Gs
|
($19)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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29,757 Gs
|
($3.73)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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21,549 Gs
|
($2.70)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
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37,373 Gs
|
($4.68)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
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11,309 Gs
|
($1.42)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
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12,912 Gs
|
($1.62)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
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81,953 Gs
|
($10)
|
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USD |
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
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86,067 Gs
|
($11)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
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83,931 Gs
|
($11)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
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147,550 Gs
|
($18)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
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219,878 Gs
|
($28)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
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42,576 Gs
|
($5.33)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
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24,864 Gs
|
($3.11)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
11,193 Gs
|
($1.40)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
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5,182,470 Gs
|
($649)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
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1,365 Gs
|
($0.17)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
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228,190 Gs
|
($29)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
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10,349 Gs
|
($1.30)
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