- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Iraq
- Asunción
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,157 Gs (4,973 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (3,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,087 Gs (2,596 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (603 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,215 Gs (2,194 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,216 Gs (2,194 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (2,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,499 Gs (2,255 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,914 Gs (1,270 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (795 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,201 Gs (10,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,257 Gs (2,203 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (493 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 75% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,622,080 Gs (348,366 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,920,340 Gs (627,187 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504,165 Gs (108,277 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,863,980 Gs (829,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,177,260 Gs (467,599 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304,401 Gs (65,375 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (149,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,400,810 Gs (730,375 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 631,141 Gs (135,547 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44,298 Gs (9,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,402 Gs (2,019 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 327,410 Gs (70,316 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 285,579 Gs (61,332 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 449,893 Gs (96,621 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 338,177 Gs (72,629 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,996,700 Gs (15,462,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (1,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (21,894 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66,197 Gs (14,217 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,845 Gs (6,839 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41,078 Gs (8,822 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,736 Gs (19,917 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,028 Gs (6,879 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,680 Gs (3,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,818 Gs (5,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,203 Gs (1,976 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,331 Gs (2,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,058 Gs (8,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88,606 Gs (19,029 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,942 Gs (15,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 259,077 Gs (55,641 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (14,934 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,884 Gs (5,774 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,083 Gs (3,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (699 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,714,730 Gs (797,794 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (123 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,882 Gs (36,914 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (2,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 370 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,030,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 906,948 Dinar
(4,222,977 Gs)
in Asunción.
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