Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,265 Gs (£5.33) | £15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,368 Gs (£3.65) | £5.39 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,664 Gs (£1.43) | £2.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,808 Gs (£0.77) | £1.13 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,041 Gs (£1.58) | £2.28 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,738 Gs (£1.21) | £1.79 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,396 Gs (£2.41) | £2.69 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,603 Gs (£1.65) | £1.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Gs (£1.05) | £0.85 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,276 Gs (£0.71) | £1.60 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,647 Gs (£4.81) | £7 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,875 Gs (£1.23) | £1.61 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,371 Gs (£0.38) | £1.12 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 54% 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 | 5,067,280 Gs (£571) | £1,159 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,967,980 Gs (£334) | £904 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 474,166 Gs (£53) | £297 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,649,120 Gs (£411) | £569 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,177,900 Gs (£245) | £453 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,192 Gs (£31) | £125 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,794 Gs (£13) | £25 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,748,530 Gs (£310) | £386 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,222,010 Gs (£138) | £110 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,896 Gs (£4.16) | £7 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,676 Gs (£2.33) | £12 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 365,955 Gs (£41) | £44 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 291,192 Gs (£33) | £26 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 656,563 Gs (£74) | £54 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 489,620 Gs (£55) | £74 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 67% 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 | 83,594,700 Gs (£9,419) | £24,333 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,361 Gs (£0.94) | £1.62 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206,516 Gs (£23) | £89 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 51,070 Gs (£5.75) | £15 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24,066 Gs (£2.71) | £3.03 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,691 Gs (£7) | £4.55 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 127,725 Gs (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,988 Gs (£3.04) | £2.75 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,368 Gs (£2.86) | £1.32 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,371 Gs (£3.65) | £3.71 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,294 Gs (£1.16) | £1.73 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,272 Gs (£1.72) | £1.61 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72,574 Gs (£8) | £13 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Asunción | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101,344 Gs (£11) | £31 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,236 Gs (£9) | £15 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,796 Gs (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209,703 Gs (£24) | £50 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,875 Gs (£5.62) | £8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,814 Gs (£2.80) | £2.86 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17,286 Gs (£1.95) | £3.20 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,910,370 Gs (£666) | £389 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,715 Gs (£0.19) | £0.09 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,191 Gs (£28) | £32 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,564 Gs (£1.19) | £13 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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