- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- United Kingdom
- Asunción
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,157 Gs (£2.99) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (£2.24) | £5.50 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,087 Gs (£1.56) | £3.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (£0.36) | £0.81 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,215 Gs (£1.32) | £2.15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,216 Gs (£1.32) | £1.37 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (£1.50) | £4.65 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,499 Gs (£1.36) | £1.77 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,914 Gs (£0.76) | £0.79 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (£0.48) | £1.64 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,201 Gs (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,257 Gs (£1.33) | £1.76 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (£0.30) | £0.76 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,622,080 Gs (£210) | £1,307 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,920,340 Gs (£378) | £1,091 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504,165 Gs (£65) | £181 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,863,980 Gs (£500) | £686 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,177,260 Gs (£281) | £568 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304,401 Gs (£39) | £117 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (£90) | £22 | + 316% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,400,810 Gs (£440) | £356 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 631,141 Gs (£82) | £79 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44,298 Gs (£5.73) | £8 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,402 Gs (£1.22) | £12 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 327,410 Gs (£42) | £67 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 285,579 Gs (£37) | £32 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 449,893 Gs (£58) | £60 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 338,177 Gs (£44) | £64 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,996,700 Gs (£9,308) | £17,989 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (£0.60) | £1.14 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (£13) | £60 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66,197 Gs (£9) | £18 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,845 Gs (£4.12) | £3.17 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41,078 Gs (£5.31) | £5.88 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,736 Gs (£12) | £61 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,028 Gs (£4.14) | £2.60 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,680 Gs (£2.03) | £1.39 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,818 Gs (£3.21) | £3.06 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,203 Gs (£1.19) | £1.57 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,331 Gs (£1.34) | £1.96 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,058 Gs (£5.18) | £15 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88,606 Gs (£11) | £36 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,942 Gs (£9) | £18 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 259,077 Gs (£33) | £68 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (£9) | £56 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,884 Gs (£3.48) | £7 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,083 Gs (£2.08) | £2.76 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (£0.42) | £4.24 | - 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,714,730 Gs (£480) | £401 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (£0.07) | £0.04 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,882 Gs (£22) | £37 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (£1.50) | £9 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 642 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,165
(16,746,703 Gs)
in Asunción.
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