Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 9% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,420 Gs (NZ$11) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,049 Gs (NZ$8) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,797 Gs (NZ$2.45) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,658 Gs (NZ$1.51) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 15,264 Gs (NZ$3.46) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,237 Gs (NZ$3.00) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,767 Gs (NZ$4.71) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,087 Gs (NZ$3.64) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,129 Gs (NZ$2.29) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,014 Gs (NZ$1.36) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58,862 Gs (NZ$13) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11,584 Gs (NZ$2.62) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,926 Gs (NZ$0.66) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,559,710 Gs (NZ$1,260) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,373,270 Gs (NZ$764) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 603,517 Gs (NZ$137) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,453,020 Gs (NZ$782) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,172,520 Gs (NZ$492) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337,620 Gs (NZ$76) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96,961 Gs (NZ$22) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,311,720 Gs (NZ$524) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,094,660 Gs (NZ$248) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,748 Gs (NZ$8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39,024 Gs (NZ$9) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 312,558 Gs (NZ$71) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 305,441 Gs (NZ$69) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 625,761 Gs (NZ$142) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394,847 Gs (NZ$89) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 9% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
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Asunción | Whangarei | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 123,280,000 Gs (NZ$27,932) | NZ$35,100 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,068 Gs (NZ$1.83) | NZ$2.16 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 243,038 Gs (NZ$55) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 52,926 Gs (NZ$12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37,313 Gs (NZ$8) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,938 Gs (NZ$14) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 147,011 Gs (NZ$33) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,988 Gs (NZ$6) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,895 Gs (NZ$5.41) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,371 Gs (NZ$7) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,542 Gs (NZ$2.62) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,272 Gs (NZ$3.46) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,287 Gs (NZ$23) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,631 Gs (NZ$22) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82,648 Gs (NZ$19) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141,641 Gs (NZ$32) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274,590 Gs (NZ$62) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,417 Gs (NZ$12) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,425 Gs (NZ$5.99) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,570 Gs (NZ$3.53) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,910,370 Gs (NZ$1,339) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,715 Gs (NZ$0.39) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 277,245 Gs (NZ$63) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,180 Gs (NZ$2.53) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 477 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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