Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Taipei, Taiwan
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,541 Gs (171 NT$) | 169 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,176 Gs (133 NT$) | 146 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,446 Gs (43 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,166 Gs (24 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,562 Gs (53 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,701 Gs (44 NT$) | 147 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,517 Gs (66 NT$) | 465 NT$ | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,451 Gs (52 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,374 Gs (29 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,589 Gs (25 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,352 Gs (138 NT$) | 628 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,802 Gs (49 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,362 Gs (11 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 55% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,623,210 Gs (21,060 NT$) | 43,501 NT$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (10,531 NT$) | 32,644 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333,289 Gs (1,518 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,954,220 Gs (13,458 NT$) | 27,496 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876,040 Gs (8,546 NT$) | 18,127 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273,457 Gs (1,246 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76,904 Gs (350 NT$) | 735 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,772,260 Gs (8,073 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,574 Gs (3,487 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,081 Gs (87 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,195 Gs (74 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 43% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 277,921 Gs (1,266 NT$) | 2,299 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161,843 Gs (737 NT$) | 1,189 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431,218 Gs (1,964 NT$) | 3,201 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,227 Gs (1,322 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 42% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,583,600 Gs (371,644 NT$) | 882,100 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,796 Gs (26 NT$) | 36 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,078 Gs (702 NT$) | 1,332 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97,034 Gs (442 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,071 Gs (142 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,782 Gs (181 NT$) | 240 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (542 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (122 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,242 Gs (69 NT$) | 179 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,722 Gs (99 NT$) | 224 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,847 Gs (27 NT$) | 84 NT$ | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,835 Gs (40 NT$) | 101 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,337 Gs (207 NT$) | 679 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 47% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,911 Gs (328 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,378 Gs (311 NT$) | 631 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (673 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (646 NT$) | 2,054 NT$ | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,673 Gs (112 NT$) | 382 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,263 Gs (97 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,383 Gs (43 NT$) | 174 NT$ | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,869,020 Gs (17,625 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (5.09 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,208 Gs (1,112 NT$) | 1,614 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (50 NT$) | 130 NT$ | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 885 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 143,000 NT$ in Taipei you would need to make just about 71,267 NT$ (15,644,696 Gs) in Asunción.
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