- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Canada
- Asunción
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,157 Gs (C$5.23) | C$14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (C$3.92) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,598 Gs (C$2.40) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (C$0.63) | C$2.38 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,921 Gs (C$2.47) | C$4.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,953 Gs (C$2.02) | C$2.62 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (C$2.62) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,409 Gs (C$2.35) | C$3.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,478 Gs (C$1.24) | C$2.90 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (C$0.84) | C$2.89 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,532 Gs (C$9) | C$16 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8,881 Gs (C$2.01) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (C$0.52) | C$1.76 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,622,080 Gs (C$367) | C$1,186 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,962,850 Gs (C$670) | C$982 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 508,139 Gs (C$115) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,891,210 Gs (C$880) | C$919 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,094,880 Gs (C$474) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317,594 Gs (C$72) | C$64 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (C$157) | C$39 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,526,290 Gs (C$797) | C$392 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 667,940 Gs (C$151) | C$111 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,297 Gs (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,890 Gs (C$2.69) | C$26 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 339,049 Gs (C$77) | C$61 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 290,442 Gs (C$66) | C$41 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 467,108 Gs (C$106) | C$95 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 411,333 Gs (C$93) | C$87 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,800,200 Gs (C$16,909) | C$22,684 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (C$1.05) | C$1.19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (C$23) | C$47 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58,638 Gs (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,778 Gs (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,738 Gs (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 96,908 Gs (C$22) | C$85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,156 Gs (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,421 Gs (C$3.94) | C$3.90 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,559 Gs (C$5.55) | C$3.90 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,488 Gs (C$2.14) | C$3.21 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,779 Gs (C$2.21) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56,483 Gs (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,210 Gs (C$21) | C$43 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,570 Gs (C$17) | C$27 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 253,869 Gs (C$57) | C$84 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (C$16) | C$93 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,771 Gs (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,940 Gs (C$3.83) | C$5.44 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (C$0.74) | C$5.57 | - 87% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,210,610 Gs (C$274) | C$141 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 170,204 Gs (C$38) | C$34 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (C$2.62) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 432 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,053
(9,082,191 Gs)
in Asunción.
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