Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 32% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 37,541 Gs (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 180 | 33% |
| 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$ 50 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5,166 Gs (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 11,562 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 28 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 9,701 Gs (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | 11% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 14,517 Gs (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 100 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 11,451 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 97 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 6,374 Gs (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 40 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5,589 Gs (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 30,352 Gs (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 200 | 51% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 10,802 Gs (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 40 | 13% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2,362 Gs (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | 62% |
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 44% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,623,210 Gs (Mex$ 14,911) | Mex$ 7,000 | 113% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,311,680 Gs (Mex$ 7,456) | Mex$ 4,000 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 333,289 Gs (Mex$ 1,075) | Mex$ 300 | 258% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,954,220 Gs (Mex$ 9,528) | Mex$ 2,500 | 281% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,876,040 Gs (Mex$ 6,051) | Mex$ 2,000 | 203% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 273,457 Gs (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 200 | 341% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 76,904 Gs (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 500 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,772,260 Gs (Mex$ 5,716) | Mex$ 6,000 | 5% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 765,574 Gs (Mex$ 2,469) | Mex$ 1,000 | 147% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 19,081 Gs (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 180 | 66% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 16,195 Gs (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 200 | 74% |
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 40% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 277,921 Gs (Mex$ 896) | Mex$ 500 | 79% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 161,843 Gs (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 400 | 30% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 431,218 Gs (Mex$ 1,391) | Mex$ 1,000 | 39% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 290,227 Gs (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 800 | 17% |
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 81,583,600 Gs (Mex$ 263,128) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5,796 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | 11% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 154,078 Gs (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 500 | 1% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 97,034 Gs (Mex$ 313) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 27% cheaper than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 31,071 Gs (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 100 | 0% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 39,782 Gs (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 300 | 57% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 119,047 Gs (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 500 | 23% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 26,882 Gs (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 50 | 73% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 15,242 Gs (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 75 | 34% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 21,722 Gs (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 70 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5,847 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8,835 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 40 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 45,337 Gs (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 80 | 83% |
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Patzcuaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 71,911 Gs (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 300 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 68,378 Gs (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 150 | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 147,771 Gs (Mex$ 477) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 141,737 Gs (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 500 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 24,673 Gs (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 130 | 39% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 21,263 Gs (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 50 | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 9,383 Gs (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | 1% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,869,020 Gs (Mex$ 12,479) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1,118 Gs (Mex$ 3.60) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 244,208 Gs (Mex$ 788) | Mex$ 800 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 11,043 Gs (Mex$ 36) | - | - |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 22,000 in Patzcuaro you would need to make just about Mex$ 21,318 (6,609,582 Gs) in Asunción.