Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,592 Gs (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,371 Gs (C$5.64) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,461 Gs (C$2.31) | C$5.78 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,761 Gs (C$1.26) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,467 Gs (C$2.50) | C$4.18 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,296 Gs (C$2.84) | C$3.17 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,781 Gs (C$4.04) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,264 Gs (C$2.83) | C$4.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,188 Gs (C$1.52) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,986 Gs (C$1.30) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,840 Gs (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,400 Gs (C$2.12) | C$2.48 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,794 Gs (C$0.52) | C$1.93 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,293,960 Gs (C$983) | C$2,136 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,969,070 Gs (C$551) | C$1,257 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,951 Gs (C$61) | C$124 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,578,520 Gs (C$665) | C$1,120 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,043,910 Gs (C$380) | C$805 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254,640 Gs (C$47) | C$66 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,573 Gs (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,332,560 Gs (C$433) | C$311 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (C$166) | C$97 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,969 Gs (C$5.75) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,434 Gs (C$3.05) | C$25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 427,488 Gs (C$79) | C$60 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 310,605 Gs (C$58) | C$39 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663,529 Gs (C$123) | C$98 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443,027 Gs (C$82) | C$117 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,233,800 Gs (C$12,299) | C$22,942 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,596 Gs (C$1.60) | C$1.67 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (C$33) | C$67 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 49,407 Gs (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (C$4.18) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122,342 Gs (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,348 Gs (C$5.08) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (C$4.27) | C$3.85 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,630 Gs (C$5.13) | C$4.33 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,395 Gs (C$2.86) | C$3.16 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,840 Gs (C$3.13) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68,168 Gs (C$13) | C$20 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121,472 Gs (C$23) | C$51 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,580 Gs (C$14) | C$27 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (C$30) | C$135 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258,142 Gs (C$48) | C$96 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,786 Gs (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,545 Gs (C$4.37) | C$5.42 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,118 Gs (C$2.62) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (C$896) | C$647 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (C$0.17) | C$0.24 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 266,900 Gs (C$50) | C$37 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,002 Gs (C$1.86) | C$11 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 542 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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