Cost of living in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80,000 Gs (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Gs (C$4.62) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,736 Gs (C$2.17) | C$5.78 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,105 Gs (C$0.94) | C$1.97 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,900 Gs (C$0.90) | C$4.31 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,475 Gs (C$1.56) | C$3.89 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,946 Gs (C$2.02) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,490 Gs (C$2.68) | C$4.59 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Gs (C$0.92) | C$3.65 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,004 Gs (C$0.74) | C$3.41 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Gs (C$4.62) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9,309 Gs (C$1.72) | C$2.55 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,264 Gs (C$0.42) | C$2.11 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,074,040 Gs (C$568) | C$2,291 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,332 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Gs (C$74) | C$124 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,377,280 Gs (C$439) | C$1,235 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Gs (C$166) | C$875 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Gs (C$46) | C$68 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Gs (C$37) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,000,000 Gs (C$369) | C$311 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Gs (C$185) | C$140 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,500 Gs (C$1.94) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Gs (C$3.69) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170,913 Gs (C$32) | C$57 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157,820 Gs (C$29) | C$41 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 252,724 Gs (C$47) | C$105 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247,997 Gs (C$46) | C$117 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000,000 Gs (C$18,462) | C$22,942 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,146 Gs (C$1.32) | C$1.66 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100,000 Gs (C$18) | C$22 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60,000 Gs (C$11) | C$77 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80,000 Gs (C$15) | C$6 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,500 Gs (C$3.23) | C$4.17 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,000 Gs (C$4.25) | C$4.59 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,000 Gs (C$1.48) | C$3.11 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,000 Gs (C$2.22) | C$2.78 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Gs (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Gs (C$11) | C$53 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Gs (C$5.54) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Gs (C$9) | C$96 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Gs (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Gs (C$2.22) | C$4.71 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,576 Gs (C$1.40) | C$7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 299,000 Gs (C$55) | C$647 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4,000 Gs (C$0.74) | C$0.24 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Gs (C$18) | C$37 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Gs (C$2.77) | C$11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 34 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2023.
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