- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Netherlands
- Asunción
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,157 Gs (€3.57) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (€2.68) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,598 Gs (€1.64) | €3.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (€0.43) | €1.00 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,921 Gs (€1.69) | €1.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,953 Gs (€1.38) | €1.92 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (€1.79) | €4.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,409 Gs (€1.61) | €1.91 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,478 Gs (€0.85) | €3.00 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (€0.57) | €0.95 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,532 Gs (€6) | €5.00 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8,881 Gs (€1.37) | €2.21 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (€0.35) | €1.38 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 41% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,622,080 Gs (€250) | €1,817 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,962,850 Gs (€457) | €1,264 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 508,139 Gs (€78) | €162 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,891,210 Gs (€600) | €1,104 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,094,880 Gs (€323) | €766 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317,594 Gs (€49) | €81 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (€107) | €24 | + 342% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,526,290 Gs (€544) | €456 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 667,940 Gs (€103) | €183 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,297 Gs (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,890 Gs (€1.83) | €13 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 339,049 Gs (€52) | €87 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 290,442 Gs (€45) | €31 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 467,108 Gs (€72) | €85 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 411,333 Gs (€63) | €135 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 72% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,800,200 Gs (€11,543) | €25,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (€0.72) | €1.76 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (€16) | €90 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58,638 Gs (€9) | €23 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 29% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,778 Gs (€4.90) | €2.97 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,738 Gs (€7) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 96,908 Gs (€15) | €32 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,156 Gs (€4.65) | €3.84 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,421 Gs (€2.69) | €3.53 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,559 Gs (€3.79) | €2.79 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,488 Gs (€1.46) | €1.61 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,779 Gs (€1.51) | €2.28 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56,483 Gs (€9) | €27 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,210 Gs (€14) | €48 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,570 Gs (€11) | €20 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 253,869 Gs (€39) | €122 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (€11) | €60 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,771 Gs (€4.13) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,940 Gs (€2.61) | €2.70 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (€0.50) | €4.00 | - 87% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,210,610 Gs (€187) | €168 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (€0.09) | €0.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 170,204 Gs (€26) | €32 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (€1.79) | €6.00 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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