Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48,211 Gs (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 208 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,964 Gs (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 133 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,145 Gs (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 63 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,521 Gs (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 27 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,427 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,683 Gs (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,485 Gs (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 84 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,529 Gs (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 43 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,938 Gs (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 32 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,488 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,473 Gs (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 225 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,466 Gs (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 33 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,298 Gs (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 26 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 30% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,061,810 Gs (Mex$ 12,952) | Mex$ 22,026 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,447,540 Gs (Mex$ 6,263) | Mex$ 7,968 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 242,756 Gs (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 1,123 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622,680 Gs (Mex$ 9,270) | Mex$ 12,555 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,998,710 Gs (Mex$ 5,114) | Mex$ 5,759 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,408 Gs (Mex$ 728) | Mex$ 752 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92,821 Gs (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 357 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,888,380 Gs (Mex$ 7,391) | Mex$ 7,807 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (Mex$ 2,294) | Mex$ 1,913 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,170 Gs (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 103 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,473 Gs (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 99 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 25% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295,103 Gs (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 739 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 273,806 Gs (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 492 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612,326 Gs (Mex$ 1,567) | Mex$ 1,438 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,766 Gs (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 922 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,094,700 Gs (Mex$ 164,009) | Mex$ 309,375 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,750 Gs (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177,943 Gs (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 492 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46,986 Gs (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 189 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,711 Gs (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 71 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,120 Gs (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 151 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 107,215 Gs (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 461 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,342 Gs (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 92 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,721 Gs (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 44 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Gs (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 74 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,665 Gs (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,886 Gs (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,614 Gs (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 252 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 4% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Asunción | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,246 Gs (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 324 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,374 Gs (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 130 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,512 Gs (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 431 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,410 Gs (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 655 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43,690 Gs (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 152 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,698 Gs (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 62 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,610 Gs (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 49 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (Mex$ 12,345) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (Mex$ 2.32) | Mex$ 2.88 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263,602 Gs (Mex$ 675) | Mex$ 776 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,752 Gs (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 64 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 704 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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