Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 11% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania)
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 37,541 Gs (13,634 Shilling) | - | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 29,176 Gs (10,596 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | 430% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 9,446 Gs (3,431 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5,166 Gs (1,876 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 69% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 11,562 Gs (4,199 Shilling) | 3,600 Shilling | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 9,701 Gs (3,523 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 14,517 Gs (5,272 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 11,451 Gs (4,159 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 6,374 Gs (2,315 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5,589 Gs (2,030 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 30,352 Gs (11,023 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | 84% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 10,802 Gs (3,923 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | 162% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2,362 Gs (858 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | 14% |
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 18% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,623,210 Gs (1,679,010 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,311,680 Gs (839,532 Shilling) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 333,289 Gs (121,040 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | 303% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,954,220 Gs (1,072,883 Shilling) | 225,000 Shilling | 377% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,876,040 Gs (681,321 Shilling) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 273,457 Gs (99,311 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | 231% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 76,904 Gs (27,929 Shilling) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,772,260 Gs (643,631 Shilling) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 765,574 Gs (278,033 Shilling) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 19,081 Gs (6,929 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | 131% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 16,195 Gs (5,882 Shilling) | - | - |
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 277,921 Gs (100,932 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 161,843 Gs (58,776 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 431,218 Gs (156,605 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 290,227 Gs (105,402 Shilling) | - | - |
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 81,583,600 Gs (29,628,692 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5,796 Gs (2,105 Shilling) | - | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 154,078 Gs (55,956 Shilling) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 97,034 Gs (35,240 Shilling) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% more expensive than in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 31,071 Gs (11,284 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 39,782 Gs (14,448 Shilling) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 119,047 Gs (43,234 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | 332% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 26,882 Gs (9,763 Shilling) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 15,242 Gs (5,536 Shilling) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 21,722 Gs (7,889 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | 97% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5,847 Gs (2,123 Shilling) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8,835 Gs (3,209 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 45,337 Gs (16,465 Shilling) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tabora (Tanzania) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Tabora (Tanzania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 71,911 Gs (26,116 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 68,378 Gs (24,833 Shilling) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 147,771 Gs (53,666 Shilling) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 141,737 Gs (51,475 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 24,673 Gs (8,960 Shilling) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 21,263 Gs (7,722 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 9,383 Gs (3,408 Shilling) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,869,020 Gs (1,405,111 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1,118 Gs (406 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 244,208 Gs (88,689 Shilling) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 11,043 Gs (4,010 Shilling) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 6,046,118 Shilling (16,648,190 Gs) in Asunción to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,450,000 Shilling in Tabora.