Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 20% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,541 Gs (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 183 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,176 Gs (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 100 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,446 Gs (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 48 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,166 Gs (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,562 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 36 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,701 Gs (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,517 Gs (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 64 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,451 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 39 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,374 Gs (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,589 Gs (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,352 Gs (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 244 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,802 Gs (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 27 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,362 Gs (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 14 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,623,210 Gs (Mex$ 14,911) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (Mex$ 7,456) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333,289 Gs (Mex$ 1,075) | Mex$ 1,222 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,954,220 Gs (Mex$ 9,528) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876,040 Gs (Mex$ 6,051) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273,457 Gs (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 770 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76,904 Gs (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 351 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,772,260 Gs (Mex$ 5,716) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,574 Gs (Mex$ 2,469) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,081 Gs (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 88 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,195 Gs (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 54 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 277,921 Gs (Mex$ 896) | Mex$ 848 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161,843 Gs (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 552 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431,218 Gs (Mex$ 1,391) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,227 Gs (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 24% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,583,600 Gs (Mex$ 263,128) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,796 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 154,078 Gs (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 424 | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97,034 Gs (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 283 | + 11% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,071 Gs (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 105 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,782 Gs (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 137 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 517 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 58 | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,242 Gs (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 43 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,722 Gs (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 36 | + 97% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,847 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,835 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,337 Gs (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 87 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 17% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,911 Gs (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 298 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68,378 Gs (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 109 | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (Mex$ 477) | Mex$ 675 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 605 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,673 Gs (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 110 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,263 Gs (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 54 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,383 Gs (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,869,020 Gs (Mex$ 12,479) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (Mex$ 3.60) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,208 Gs (Mex$ 788) | Mex$ 522 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 53 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 42,670 (13,229,924 Gs) in Asunción.
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