- 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$5.03) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (C$3.77) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,239 Gs (C$2.44) | C$5.67 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (C$0.61) | C$2.40 | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,308 Gs (C$2.46) | C$4.13 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,804 Gs (C$1.91) | C$2.54 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (C$2.52) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,635 Gs (C$2.31) | C$3.55 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,681 Gs (C$1.23) | C$3.02 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (C$0.80) | C$2.26 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,266 Gs (C$9) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,018 Gs (C$1.96) | C$2.18 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (C$0.50) | C$1.87 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,622,080 Gs (C$352) | C$1,186 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,952,110 Gs (C$641) | C$982 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 499,973 Gs (C$109) | C$104 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,933,080 Gs (C$854) | C$919 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,219,120 Gs (C$482) | C$695 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317,594 Gs (C$69) | C$64 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (C$151) | C$39 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,526,290 Gs (C$766) | C$393 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 636,021 Gs (C$138) | C$111 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,297 Gs (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,800 Gs (C$2.56) | C$25 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 341,300 Gs (C$74) | C$61 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 290,442 Gs (C$63) | C$41 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 471,439 Gs (C$102) | C$95 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394,768 Gs (C$86) | C$87 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,833,000 Gs (C$16,034) | C$23,851 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (C$1.01) | C$1.19 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (C$22) | C$47 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58,638 Gs (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,778 Gs (C$7) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,738 Gs (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,736 Gs (C$20) | C$85 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,156 Gs (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,853 Gs (C$3.66) | C$2.88 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,559 Gs (C$5.33) | C$3.82 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,488 Gs (C$2.06) | C$3.16 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,779 Gs (C$2.12) | C$2.53 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48,303 Gs (C$10) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,194 Gs (C$18) | C$45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75,687 Gs (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 253,869 Gs (C$55) | C$84 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (C$15) | C$89 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,505 Gs (C$5.97) | C$9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,940 Gs (C$3.68) | C$5.72 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (C$0.71) | C$5.43 | - 87% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 4,297,770 Gs (C$933) | C$850 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,361 Gs (C$36) | C$34 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (C$2.52) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 559 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,057
(9,472,323 Gs)
in Asunción.
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