Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 37,541 Gs (£4.21) | £10 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 29,176 Gs (£3.28) | £5.65 | 42% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 9,446 Gs (£1.06) | £4.17 | 75% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5,166 Gs (£0.58) | £0.73 | 20% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 11,562 Gs (£1.30) | £2.75 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 9,701 Gs (£1.09) | £1.92 | 43% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 14,517 Gs (£1.63) | £5.41 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 11,451 Gs (£1.29) | £1.89 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 6,374 Gs (£0.72) | £0.81 | 12% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5,589 Gs (£0.63) | £2.16 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 30,352 Gs (£3.41) | £7 | 54% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 10,802 Gs (£1.21) | £1.92 | 37% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2,362 Gs (£0.27) | £0.74 | 64% |
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 68% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,623,210 Gs (£519) | £1,367 | 62% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,311,680 Gs (£260) | £832 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 333,289 Gs (£37) | £164 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,954,220 Gs (£332) | £1,029 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,876,040 Gs (£211) | £915 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 273,457 Gs (£31) | £156 | 80% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 76,904 Gs (£9) | £19 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,772,260 Gs (£199) | £340 | 41% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 765,574 Gs (£86) | £71 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 19,081 Gs (£2.14) | £5.36 | 60% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 16,195 Gs (£1.82) | £10 | 81% |
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 277,921 Gs (£31) | £49 | 36% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 161,843 Gs (£18) | £32 | 44% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 431,218 Gs (£48) | £54 | 10% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 290,227 Gs (£33) | £55 | 40% |
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 61% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 81,583,600 Gs (£9,160) | £22,837 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5,796 Gs (£0.65) | £1.23 | 47% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 154,078 Gs (£17) | £59 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 97,034 Gs (£11) | £13 | 16% |
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 49% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 31,071 Gs (£3.49) | £2.90 | 20% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 39,782 Gs (£4.47) | £9 | 48% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 119,047 Gs (£13) | £75 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 26,882 Gs (£3.02) | £2.74 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 15,242 Gs (£1.71) | £1.35 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 21,722 Gs (£2.44) | £2.57 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5,847 Gs (£0.66) | £1.80 | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8,835 Gs (£0.99) | £1.49 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 45,337 Gs (£5.09) | £11 | 52% |
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 48% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 71,911 Gs (£8) | £23 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 68,378 Gs (£8) | £22 | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 147,771 Gs (£17) | £100 | 83% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 141,737 Gs (£16) | £54 | 70% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 24,673 Gs (£2.77) | £8 | 63% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 21,263 Gs (£2.39) | £2.65 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 9,383 Gs (£1.05) | £3.79 | 72% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,869,020 Gs (£434) | £296 | 47% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1,118 Gs (£0.13) | £0.20 | 37% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 244,208 Gs (£27) | £35 | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 11,043 Gs (£1.24) | £9 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,000 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,645 (14,648,898 Gs) in Asunción.