- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
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- Asunción
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Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 58% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,157 Gs (€3.46) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (€2.59) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,239 Gs (€1.68) | €3.34 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (€0.42) | €1.04 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,308 Gs (€1.69) | €1.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,804 Gs (€1.31) | €1.92 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (€1.73) | €4.28 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,635 Gs (€1.59) | €1.91 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,681 Gs (€0.85) | €3.00 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,700 Gs (€0.55) | €0.95 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,266 Gs (€6) | €5.00 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,018 Gs (€1.35) | €2.23 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (€0.34) | €1.38 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 44% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,622,080 Gs (€242) | €1,817 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,952,110 Gs (€440) | €1,264 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 499,973 Gs (€75) | €162 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,933,080 Gs (€587) | €1,104 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,219,120 Gs (€331) | €766 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 317,594 Gs (€47) | €81 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (€104) | €24 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,526,290 Gs (€526) | €467 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 636,021 Gs (€95) | €172 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45,297 Gs (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,800 Gs (€1.76) | €13 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 341,300 Gs (€51) | €87 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 290,442 Gs (€43) | €31 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 471,439 Gs (€70) | €85 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394,768 Gs (€59) | €135 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 73% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,833,000 Gs (€11,016) | €25,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,657 Gs (€0.69) | €1.76 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,942 Gs (€15) | €90 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58,638 Gs (€9) | €23 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 33% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,778 Gs (€4.74) | €2.85 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,738 Gs (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,736 Gs (€14) | €32 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30,156 Gs (€4.50) | €3.84 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,853 Gs (€2.51) | €3.41 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,559 Gs (€3.66) | €2.26 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,488 Gs (€1.42) | €1.61 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,779 Gs (€1.46) | €2.19 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48,303 Gs (€7) | €29 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,194 Gs (€13) | €49 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75,687 Gs (€11) | €20 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 253,869 Gs (€38) | €122 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 69,535 Gs (€10) | €60 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,505 Gs (€4.10) | €11 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,940 Gs (€2.53) | €2.70 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (€0.49) | €4.00 | - 88% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 4,297,770 Gs (€641) | €581 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 574 Gs (€0.09) | €0.19 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,361 Gs (€25) | €32 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (€1.73) | €6.00 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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