Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,982 Gs (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,438 Gs (C$5.75) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,760 Gs (C$1.77) | C$5.84 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,928 Gs (C$1.00) | C$1.98 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,192 Gs (C$2.26) | C$4.48 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,004 Gs (C$1.82) | C$3.04 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,989 Gs (C$3.63) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,954 Gs (C$2.01) | C$4.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,091 Gs (C$1.23) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,117 Gs (C$1.03) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,191 Gs (C$8) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,129 Gs (C$2.05) | C$2.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,809 Gs (C$0.57) | C$1.93 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,910,930 Gs (C$790) | C$2,136 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,587,900 Gs (C$523) | C$1,241 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 379,059 Gs (C$77) | C$133 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,331,380 Gs (C$471) | C$1,120 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,485,880 Gs (C$300) | C$806 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 293,696 Gs (C$59) | C$66 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 178,112 Gs (C$36) | C$54 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,030,480 Gs (C$410) | C$311 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 667,098 Gs (C$135) | C$97 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29,487 Gs (C$5.96) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,206 Gs (C$3.27) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301,970 Gs (C$61) | C$60 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236,044 Gs (C$48) | C$39 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479,435 Gs (C$97) | C$98 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343,760 Gs (C$69) | C$117 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,284,400 Gs (C$17,837) | C$22,935 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,096 Gs (C$1.23) | C$1.42 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 142,961 Gs (C$29) | C$67 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 109,667 Gs (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,870 Gs (C$5.83) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,052 Gs (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,691 Gs (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,787 Gs (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,412 Gs (C$3.72) | C$3.85 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,279 Gs (C$4.70) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,261 Gs (C$1.47) | C$3.11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,386 Gs (C$1.69) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49,135 Gs (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,425 Gs (C$18) | C$52 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72,041 Gs (C$15) | C$26 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174,354 Gs (C$35) | C$117 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,697 Gs (C$29) | C$96 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,480 Gs (C$5.55) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,162 Gs (C$2.66) | C$5.42 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,895 Gs (C$1.39) | C$7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,189,440 Gs (C$644) | C$647 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,071 Gs (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 201,732 Gs (C$41) | C$35 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,038 Gs (C$2.23) | C$11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,899 (14,349,765 Gs) in Asunción.
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