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Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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| 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 (€3.43) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,352 Gs (€2.57) | €8 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,087 Gs (€1.79) | €3.34 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,807 Gs (€0.42) | €1.09 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,215 Gs (€1.51) | €1.89 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,216 Gs (€1.51) | €1.92 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,611 Gs (€1.72) | €4.28 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,499 Gs (€1.56) | €1.91 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,914 Gs (€0.88) | €3.00 | - 71% | |
| 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 | 47,201 Gs (€7) | €5.00 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,257 Gs (€1.52) | €2.36 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,297 Gs (€0.34) | €1.38 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 39% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,622,080 Gs (€240) | €1,817 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,920,340 Gs (€433) | €1,264 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 504,165 Gs (€75) | €162 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,863,980 Gs (€573) | €1,104 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,177,260 Gs (€323) | €766 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304,401 Gs (€45) | €81 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 695,161 Gs (€103) | €24 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,400,810 Gs (€504) | €437 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 631,141 Gs (€94) | €129 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44,298 Gs (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,402 Gs (€1.39) | €14 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 327,410 Gs (€49) | €87 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 285,579 Gs (€42) | €31 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 449,893 Gs (€67) | €85 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 338,177 Gs (€50) | €135 | - 63% | |
| 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 | 71,996,700 Gs (€10,669) | €25,000 | - 57% | |
| 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) | 66,197 Gs (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,845 Gs (€4.72) | €3.33 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41,078 Gs (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 92,736 Gs (€14) | €31 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32,028 Gs (€4.75) | €3.58 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,680 Gs (€2.32) | €3.74 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,818 Gs (€3.68) | €2.80 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,203 Gs (€1.36) | €1.37 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,331 Gs (€1.53) | €1.63 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40,058 Gs (€5.94) | €27 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88,606 Gs (€13) | €49 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,942 Gs (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 259,077 Gs (€38) | €116 | - 67% | |
| 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 | 26,884 Gs (€3.98) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16,083 Gs (€2.38) | €2.70 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,253 Gs (€0.48) | €4.00 | - 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,714,730 Gs (€550) | €582 | - 5% | |
| 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 | 171,882 Gs (€25) | €32 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,611 Gs (€1.72) | €6.00 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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