- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- China
- Ciudad del Este
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,852 Gs (元19) | 元32 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 22,458 Gs (元26) | 元26 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,237 Gs (元22) | 元9 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,502 Gs (元5.15) | 元13 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,016 Gs (元13) | 元11 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,705 Gs (元4.24) | 元9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,750 Gs (元9) | 元58 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Gs (元7) | 元8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,310 Gs (元12) | 元8 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,574 Gs (元6) | 元4.75 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 41,794 Gs (元48) | 元50 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8,625 Gs (元10) | 元8 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,938 Gs (元3.36) | 元6 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) is 4% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,948,810 Gs (元3,371) | 元3,567 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,000,000 Gs (元2,286) | 元2,125 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元833 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,333 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,533 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 120,000 Gs (元137) | 元78 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,789,760 Gs (元3,189) | 元8,000 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600,000 Gs (元686) | 元2,000 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Gs (元11) | 元44 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 550,000 Gs (元629) | 元467 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400,000 Gs (元457) | 元250 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 525,000 Gs (元600) | 元553 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 525,000 Gs (元600) | 元950 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) is 11% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元155,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,333 Gs (元7) | 元7 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,734 Gs (元177) | 元138 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Gs (元29) | 元15 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Gs (元7) | 元15 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,222 Gs (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,500 Gs (元18) | 元28 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,280 Gs (元6) | 元7 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,750 Gs (元8) | 元7 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25,000 Gs (元29) | 元40 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (元114) | 元100 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Gs (元57) | 元112 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,000 Gs (元200) | 元195 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21,667 Gs (元25) | 元50 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,000 Gs (元17) | 元38 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,500 Gs (元14) | 元15 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 130,000 Gs (元149) | 元168 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,500 Gs (元9) | 元40 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元10,000
in Zhengzhou
you would need to make just about 元9,979
(8,730,258 Gs)
in Ciudad del Este.
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