Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 46% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asunción | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,420 Gs (3,914 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,049 Gs (2,975 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,797 Gs (891 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,658 Gs (550 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,264 Gs (1,260 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,237 Gs (1,093 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,767 Gs (1,714 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,087 Gs (1,328 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,129 Gs (836 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,014 Gs (496 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58,862 Gs (4,858 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11,584 Gs (956 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,926 Gs (241 Franc) | 282 Franc | - 14% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,559,710 Gs (458,870 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,373,270 Gs (278,412 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 603,517 Gs (49,811 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,453,020 Gs (284,994 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,172,520 Gs (179,308 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337,620 Gs (27,865 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96,961 Gs (8,003 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,311,720 Gs (190,797 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,094,660 Gs (90,348 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,748 Gs (2,868 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39,024 Gs (3,221 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 312,558 Gs (25,797 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 305,441 Gs (25,210 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 625,761 Gs (51,647 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394,847 Gs (32,589 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 123,280,000 Gs (10,174,889 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,068 Gs (666 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 243,038 Gs (20,059 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 52,932 Gs (4,369 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37,313 Gs (3,080 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,938 Gs (5,277 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 147,011 Gs (12,134 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,988 Gs (2,227 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,895 Gs (1,972 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,371 Gs (2,672 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,542 Gs (953 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,272 Gs (1,260 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,287 Gs (8,442 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 29% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Asunción | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,631 Gs (8,058 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82,648 Gs (6,821 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141,641 Gs (11,690 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274,590 Gs (22,663 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,417 Gs (4,244 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,425 Gs (2,181 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,570 Gs (1,285 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,910,370 Gs (487,811 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,715 Gs (142 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 277,245 Gs (22,882 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,180 Gs (923 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 6% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 484 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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