Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41,173 Gs (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,126 Gs (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,102 Gs (C$2.08) | C$5.78 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,507 Gs (C$1.03) | C$1.98 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,872 Gs (C$2.22) | C$4.18 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,909 Gs (C$2.04) | C$3.17 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,193 Gs (C$3.03) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,792 Gs (C$2.02) | C$4.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,849 Gs (C$1.09) | C$3.76 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,149 Gs (C$0.96) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,505 Gs (C$9) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,197 Gs (C$2.09) | C$2.48 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,491 Gs (C$0.47) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,820,040 Gs (C$901) | C$2,136 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,603,810 Gs (C$487) | C$1,241 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,508 Gs (C$45) | C$124 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,976,840 Gs (C$556) | C$1,120 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,895,040 Gs (C$354) | C$805 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279,428 Gs (C$52) | C$66 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78,096 Gs (C$15) | C$54 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,296,910 Gs (C$429) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 738,017 Gs (C$138) | C$97 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,024 Gs (C$4.12) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19,543 Gs (C$3.65) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,208 Gs (C$39) | C$60 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183,246 Gs (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 632,916 Gs (C$118) | C$98 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 307,158 Gs (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 42% 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 | 66,586,900 Gs (C$12,446) | C$22,942 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,158 Gs (C$1.34) | C$1.40 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 167,719 Gs (C$31) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 55,185 Gs (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,003 Gs (C$5.61) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40,990 Gs (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 112,067 Gs (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31,344 Gs (C$5.86) | C$6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,103 Gs (C$3.01) | C$3.85 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,847 Gs (C$4.08) | C$4.33 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,216 Gs (C$1.91) | C$3.16 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,325 Gs (C$1.93) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,006 Gs (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Asunción | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,030 Gs (C$13) | C$51 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59,059 Gs (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139,777 Gs (C$26) | C$135 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 152,291 Gs (C$28) | C$96 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,929 Gs (C$4.85) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,812 Gs (C$3.70) | C$5.42 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,180 Gs (C$1.90) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,207,170 Gs (C$786) | C$647 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 944 Gs (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,317 Gs (C$46) | C$37 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,756 Gs (C$2.01) | C$11 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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