Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 52% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42,754 Gs (£4.97) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,785 Gs (£3.70) | £5.57 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,596 Gs (£1.23) | £3.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,920 Gs (£0.69) | £0.87 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,167 Gs (£1.41) | £2.43 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,909 Gs (£1.27) | £1.91 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,193 Gs (£1.88) | £3.58 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,792 Gs (£1.25) | £1.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,849 Gs (£0.68) | £1.13 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,149 Gs (£0.60) | £2.17 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,505 Gs (£5.29) | £7 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,197 Gs (£1.30) | £1.64 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,491 Gs (£0.29) | £1.04 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,820,040 Gs (£560) | £1,117 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,603,810 Gs (£303) | £868 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 238,508 Gs (£28) | £170 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,976,840 Gs (£346) | £661 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,895,040 Gs (£220) | £621 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279,428 Gs (£32) | £125 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78,096 Gs (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,296,910 Gs (£267) | £386 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 738,017 Gs (£86) | £110 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22,024 Gs (£2.56) | £7 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19,543 Gs (£2.27) | £12 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,208 Gs (£24) | £63 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183,246 Gs (£21) | £30 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 632,916 Gs (£74) | £72 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 307,158 Gs (£36) | £68 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,586,900 Gs (£7,743) | £17,932 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,465 Gs (£0.87) | £1.25 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,437 Gs (£19) | £65 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 55,188 Gs (£6) | £11 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,003 Gs (£3.49) | £3.03 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40,990 Gs (£4.77) | £4.55 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 112,067 Gs (£13) | £62 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31,344 Gs (£3.64) | £2.75 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,103 Gs (£1.87) | £1.32 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,847 Gs (£2.54) | £3.71 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,216 Gs (£1.19) | £1.73 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,325 Gs (£1.20) | £1.61 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,006 Gs (£8) | £13 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,030 Gs (£8) | £31 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59,059 Gs (£7) | £18 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139,777 Gs (£16) | £62 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 152,291 Gs (£18) | £60 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,929 Gs (£3.02) | £8 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,812 Gs (£2.30) | £2.75 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,180 Gs (£1.18) | £3.83 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,207,170 Gs (£489) | £389 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 944 Gs (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,317 Gs (£28) | £37 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,756 Gs (£1.25) | £9 | - 86% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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