Cost of living in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 58% 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$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25,000 Gs (C$4.50) | C$13 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,436 Gs (C$2.06) | C$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,091 Gs (C$1.10) | C$2.39 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,094 Gs (C$1.81) | C$4.45 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11,984 Gs (C$2.15) | C$3.95 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,662 Gs (C$2.46) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,490 Gs (C$2.61) | C$4.85 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Gs (C$0.90) | C$3.95 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,004 Gs (C$0.72) | C$3.50 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Gs (C$4.50) | C$21 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,467 Gs (C$1.88) | C$2.68 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,358 Gs (C$0.42) | C$2.16 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 60% 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$553) | C$2,283 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,488 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400,000 Gs (C$72) | C$120 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,377,280 Gs (C$427) | C$1,347 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Gs (C$162) | C$985 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 250,000 Gs (C$45) | C$69 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200,000 Gs (C$36) | C$60 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,000,000 Gs (C$360) | C$311 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 Gs (C$180) | C$140 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,500 Gs (C$1.89) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,000 Gs (C$3.60) | C$23 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170,913 Gs (C$31) | C$68 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157,820 Gs (C$28) | C$41 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 252,724 Gs (C$45) | C$108 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 247,997 Gs (C$45) | C$120 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 11% 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$17,980) | C$24,609 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,146 Gs (C$1.28) | C$1.68 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 35% 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) | 70,422 Gs (C$13) | C$22 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80,000 Gs (C$14) | C$6 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,500 Gs (C$3.15) | C$4.17 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,000 Gs (C$4.14) | C$4.59 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,000 Gs (C$1.44) | C$3.11 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,000 Gs (C$2.16) | C$3.02 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 Gs (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Caaguazu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83,663 Gs (C$15) | C$61 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Gs (C$5.39) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Gs (C$9) | C$107 | - 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35,000 Gs (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Gs (C$2.16) | C$4.71 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,576 Gs (C$1.36) | C$7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 299,000 Gs (C$54) | C$647 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4,000 Gs (C$0.72) | C$0.24 | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Gs (C$18) | C$38 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Gs (C$2.70) | C$13 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 68 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2024.
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