- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Iraq
- Asunción
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,157 Gs (4,835 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (3,623 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,892 Gs (2,483 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (586 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,895 Gs (2,066 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,216 Gs (2,133 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (2,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,499 Gs (2,192 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,429 Gs (1,134 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (772 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,472 Gs (9,285 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,750 Gs (2,244 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (479 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
| 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 (338,660 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,920,340 Gs (609,713 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504,165 Gs (105,260 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,863,980 Gs (806,728 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,177,260 Gs (454,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304,401 Gs (63,553 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (145,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,400,810 Gs (710,026 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 631,141 Gs (131,771 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44,298 Gs (9,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,402 Gs (1,963 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 327,410 Gs (68,357 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 285,579 Gs (59,624 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,208 Gs (96,292 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 332,011 Gs (69,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,972,500 Gs (15,652,873 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (972 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (21,284 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66,197 Gs (13,821 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 (6,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41,078 Gs (8,576 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,736 Gs (19,362 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,028 Gs (6,687 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,462 Gs (3,228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,818 Gs (5,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,203 Gs (1,921 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,331 Gs (2,157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39,390 Gs (8,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88,606 Gs (18,499 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,323 Gs (14,265 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 357,206 Gs (74,578 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (14,518 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,884 Gs (5,613 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,083 Gs (3,358 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (679 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,714,730 Gs (775,567 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (120 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182,995 Gs (38,206 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (2,424 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,070,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah
you would need to make just about 928,596 Dinar
(4,447,694 Gs)
in Asunción.
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