Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45,695 Gs (C$8) | C$23 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,994 Gs (C$6) | C$13 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,140 Gs (C$2.30) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,149 Gs (C$1.25) | C$2.41 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,480 Gs (C$2.54) | C$4.70 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,539 Gs (C$2.55) | C$3.95 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,171 Gs (C$3.89) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,590 Gs (C$2.56) | C$4.85 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,206 Gs (C$1.44) | C$3.95 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,000 Gs (C$1.05) | C$3.50 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,749 Gs (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14,274 Gs (C$2.50) | C$2.68 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,775 Gs (C$0.49) | C$2.16 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,639,450 Gs (C$988) | C$2,300 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,793,110 Gs (C$489) | C$1,599 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,656 Gs (C$53) | C$120 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,223,630 Gs (C$565) | C$1,347 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (C$364) | C$985 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (C$38) | C$69 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (C$20) | C$60 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (C$372) | C$311 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (C$186) | C$140 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (C$5.51) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,207 Gs (C$4.24) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (C$59) | C$70 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs (C$51) | C$41 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs (C$116) | C$105 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (C$92) | C$120 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 32% 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 | 126,411,000 Gs (C$22,151) | C$24,609 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (C$1.34) | C$1.69 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186,094 Gs (C$33) | C$60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57,446 Gs (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,586 Gs (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,037 Gs (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (C$5.40) | C$6 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (C$4.07) | C$4.17 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (C$6) | C$4.59 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (C$2.20) | C$3.11 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (C$2.71) | C$3.02 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93,543 Gs (C$16) | C$61 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (C$15) | C$27 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (C$26) | C$118 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (C$45) | C$97 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (C$8) | C$12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (C$4.24) | C$4.71 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (C$2.18) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (C$969) | C$647 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (C$0.28) | C$0.24 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208,973 Gs (C$37) | C$38 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (C$1.95) | C$13 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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