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Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Algeciras, Spain
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 41% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,157 Gs (€3.42) | €9 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (€2.56) | €6 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,087 Gs (€1.78) | €4.15 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (€0.41) | €0.73 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 10,215 Gs (€1.51) | €1.83 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,216 Gs (€1.51) | €1.00 | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (€1.71) | €7 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,499 Gs (€1.55) | €1.04 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,914 Gs (€0.87) | €0.67 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (€0.55) | €0.47 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,201 Gs (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,257 Gs (€1.51) | €1.37 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (€0.34) | €0.82 | - 59% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,622,080 Gs (€239) | €528 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,920,340 Gs (€431) | €343 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504,165 Gs (€74) | €103 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,863,980 Gs (€570) | €575 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,177,260 Gs (€321) | €275 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304,401 Gs (€45) | €80 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (€103) | €34 | + 203% | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,400,810 Gs (€502) | €406 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 631,141 Gs (€93) | €92 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44,298 Gs (€7) | €2.00 | + 227% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,402 Gs (€1.39) | €9 | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% more expensive than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 327,410 Gs (€48) | €48 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 285,579 Gs (€42) | €28 | + 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 449,893 Gs (€66) | €75 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 338,177 Gs (€50) | €75 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 44% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 71,996,700 Gs (€10,620) | €24,340 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (€0.69) | €1.38 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (€15) | €22 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66,197 Gs (€10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 9% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,845 Gs (€4.70) | €5.00 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41,078 Gs (€6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,736 Gs (€14) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,028 Gs (€4.72) | €12 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,680 Gs (€2.31) | €2.50 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,818 Gs (€3.66) | €2.00 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,203 Gs (€1.36) | €1.65 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10,331 Gs (€1.52) | €1.51 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,058 Gs (€5.91) | €10 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 50% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88,606 Gs (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 69,942 Gs (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 259,077 Gs (€38) | €83 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (€10) | €50 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,884 Gs (€3.97) | €8 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,083 Gs (€2.37) | €3.70 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (€0.48) | €3.42 | - 86% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,714,730 Gs (€548) | €700 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (€0.08) | €0.28 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,882 Gs (€25) | €37 | - 31% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (€1.71) | €4.49 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 23% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,400
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,073
(7,273,268 Gs)
in Asunción.
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