- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- United Kingdom
- Asunción
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,157 Gs (£3.22) | £15 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (£2.41) | £5.50 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,598 Gs (£1.47) | £3.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (£0.39) | £0.80 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,921 Gs (£1.52) | £2.15 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,953 Gs (£1.24) | £1.42 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (£1.61) | £4.91 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,409 Gs (£1.45) | £1.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,478 Gs (£0.76) | £0.84 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (£0.51) | £1.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,532 Gs (£5.63) | £7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8,881 Gs (£1.23) | £1.80 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (£0.32) | £0.71 | - 55% | |
| 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 (£225) | £1,307 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,962,850 Gs (£411) | £1,091 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 508,139 Gs (£71) | £186 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,891,210 Gs (£540) | £686 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,094,880 Gs (£291) | £568 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317,594 Gs (£44) | £154 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (£97) | £22 | + 347% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,526,290 Gs (£490) | £351 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 667,940 Gs (£93) | £80 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,297 Gs (£6) | £8 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,890 Gs (£1.65) | £11 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 339,049 Gs (£47) | £67 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 290,442 Gs (£40) | £32 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 467,108 Gs (£65) | £60 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 411,333 Gs (£57) | £64 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,800,200 Gs (£10,387) | £17,989 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (£0.65) | £1.14 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (£14) | £60 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58,638 Gs (£8) | £18 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,778 Gs (£4.41) | £3.17 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,738 Gs (£5.93) | £5.88 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 96,908 Gs (£13) | £73 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,156 Gs (£4.19) | £2.55 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,421 Gs (£2.42) | £1.49 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,559 Gs (£3.41) | £3.50 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,488 Gs (£1.32) | £1.63 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,779 Gs (£1.36) | £1.96 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56,483 Gs (£8) | £14 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,210 Gs (£13) | £36 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,570 Gs (£10) | £18 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 253,869 Gs (£35) | £67 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (£10) | £56 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,771 Gs (£3.72) | £7 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,940 Gs (£2.35) | £2.76 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (£0.45) | £3.65 | - 88% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,210,610 Gs (£168) | £122 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 170,204 Gs (£24) | £37 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (£1.61) | £9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 685 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,926
(13,869,876 Gs)
in Asunción.
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