Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 20% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 35% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,592 Gs (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 188 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,371 Gs (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 152 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,461 Gs (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 58 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,761 Gs (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,467 Gs (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 41 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,296 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,781 Gs (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 71 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,264 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 44 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,188 Gs (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,986 Gs (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,840 Gs (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 243 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,400 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,794 Gs (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 23 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,293,960 Gs (Mex$ 12,924) | Mex$ 11,089 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,969,070 Gs (Mex$ 7,248) | Mex$ 6,094 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,951 Gs (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 945 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,578,520 Gs (Mex$ 8,736) | Mex$ 8,437 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,043,910 Gs (Mex$ 4,990) | Mex$ 4,218 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 254,640 Gs (Mex$ 622) | Mex$ 1,031 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,573 Gs (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 394 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,332,560 Gs (Mex$ 5,695) | Mex$ 6,500 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (Mex$ 2,188) | Mex$ 2,090 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,969 Gs (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 90 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,434 Gs (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 139 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 427,488 Gs (Mex$ 1,044) | Mex$ 959 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 310,605 Gs (Mex$ 758) | Mex$ 608 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 663,529 Gs (Mex$ 1,620) | Mex$ 1,408 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443,027 Gs (Mex$ 1,082) | Mex$ 1,273 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 25% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,233,800 Gs (Mex$ 161,698) | Mex$ 358,702 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,414 Gs (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 482 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47,327 Gs (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 221 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 23% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 69 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 226 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122,342 Gs (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 802 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,348 Gs (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 65 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 52 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,630 Gs (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 62 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,395 Gs (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 36 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,840 Gs (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68,168 Gs (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 268 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 121,472 Gs (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 315 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,580 Gs (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 183 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 866 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 258,142 Gs (Mex$ 630) | Mex$ 700 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42,786 Gs (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 129 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,545 Gs (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 76 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,118 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 44 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (Mex$ 11,778) | Mex$ 9,947 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (Mex$ 2.22) | Mex$ 2.49 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 266,900 Gs (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 1,143 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,002 Gs (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 67 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 871 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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