Cost of living in Puebla (Mexico) is 29% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in Puebla (Mexico) is 64% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Puebla | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 185 (77,487 Gs) | 53,112 Gs | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 151 (63,425 Gs) | 34,848 Gs | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (27,392 Gs) | 12,522 Gs | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (11,642 Gs) | 7,293 Gs | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 52 (21,832 Gs) | 14,484 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (11,200 Gs) | 13,808 Gs | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 84 (35,115 Gs) | 23,151 Gs | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (19,145 Gs) | 15,668 Gs | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (10,903 Gs) | 8,154 Gs | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 35 (14,585 Gs) | 5,804 Gs | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 197 (82,502 Gs) | 42,208 Gs | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (15,346 Gs) | 13,633 Gs | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (10,134 Gs) | 2,631 Gs | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Puebla (Mexico) is 40% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Puebla | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,059 (6,727,982 Gs) | 5,229,200 Gs | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,744 (4,082,510 Gs) | 2,860,850 Gs | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 827 (346,324 Gs) | 275,714 Gs | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,599 (4,440,492 Gs) | 3,227,350 Gs | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,642 (1,944,691 Gs) | 1,786,650 Gs | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 479 (200,505 Gs) | 231,244 Gs | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 462 (193,632 Gs) | 95,661 Gs | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,118 (2,982,065 Gs) | 2,029,060 Gs | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,669 (1,118,109 Gs) | 997,862 Gs | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 78 (32,471 Gs) | 29,624 Gs | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 124 (52,018 Gs) | 22,783 Gs | + 128% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Puebla (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Puebla | Asunción | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 673 (281,921 Gs) | 336,979 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 458 (192,085 Gs) | 293,473 Gs | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,914 (802,010 Gs) | 652,454 Gs | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,003 (420,030 Gs) | 416,234 Gs | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Puebla (Mexico) is 7% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Puebla | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 357,688 (149,857,611 Gs) | 122,024,000 Gs | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (10,011 Gs) | 7,459 Gs | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 403 (169,000 Gs) | 193,709 Gs | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 201 (84,370 Gs) | 64,258 Gs | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Puebla (Mexico) is 41% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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| Puebla | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 105 (44,182 Gs) | 35,256 Gs | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 276 (115,827 Gs) | 51,964 Gs | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 835 (349,912 Gs) | 154,134 Gs | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 72 (30,006 Gs) | 29,757 Gs | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 66 (27,843 Gs) | 21,549 Gs | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (25,706 Gs) | 37,373 Gs | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (12,264 Gs) | 11,309 Gs | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (11,141 Gs) | 12,912 Gs | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 245 (102,589 Gs) | 81,953 Gs | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Puebla (Mexico) is 24% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Puebla | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 475 (198,822 Gs) | 86,067 Gs | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 214 (89,487 Gs) | 83,931 Gs | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 958 (401,506 Gs) | 147,550 Gs | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 623 (261,128 Gs) | 219,878 Gs | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 181 (76,023 Gs) | 42,576 Gs | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 93 (38,774 Gs) | 24,864 Gs | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 70 (29,349 Gs) | 11,193 Gs | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 15,294 (6,407,686 Gs) | 5,182,470 Gs | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.01 (423 Gs) | 1,365 Gs | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 942 (394,778 Gs) | 228,190 Gs | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 80 (33,393 Gs) | 10,349 Gs | + 223% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 430 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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