Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 47% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 52% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 37,541 Gs (164 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 29,176 Gs (128 NT$) | 146 NT$ | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 9,446 Gs (41 NT$) | 143 NT$ | 71% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5,166 Gs (23 NT$) | 94 NT$ | 76% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 11,562 Gs (51 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 9,701 Gs (42 NT$) | 96 NT$ | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 14,517 Gs (64 NT$) | 299 NT$ | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 11,451 Gs (50 NT$) | 149 NT$ | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 6,374 Gs (28 NT$) | 80 NT$ | 65% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5,589 Gs (24 NT$) | 51 NT$ | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 30,352 Gs (133 NT$) | 432 NT$ | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 10,802 Gs (47 NT$) | 59 NT$ | 19% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2,362 Gs (10 NT$) | 52 NT$ | 80% |
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 53% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 4,623,210 Gs (20,231 NT$) | 44,571 NT$ | 55% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,311,680 Gs (10,116 NT$) | 27,093 NT$ | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 333,289 Gs (1,458 NT$) | 4,526 NT$ | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,954,220 Gs (12,927 NT$) | 20,744 NT$ | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,876,040 Gs (8,209 NT$) | 14,499 NT$ | 43% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 273,457 Gs (1,197 NT$) | 1,956 NT$ | 39% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 76,904 Gs (337 NT$) | 620 NT$ | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,772,260 Gs (7,755 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | 48% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 765,574 Gs (3,350 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | 19% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 19,081 Gs (83 NT$) | 201 NT$ | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 16,195 Gs (71 NT$) | 383 NT$ | 82% |
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 37% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 277,921 Gs (1,216 NT$) | 2,319 NT$ | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 161,843 Gs (708 NT$) | 924 NT$ | 23% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 431,218 Gs (1,887 NT$) | 2,744 NT$ | 31% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 290,227 Gs (1,270 NT$) | 3,385 NT$ | 62% |
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 42% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 81,583,600 Gs (357,004 NT$) | 895,333 NT$ | 60% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5,796 Gs (25 NT$) | 29 NT$ | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 154,078 Gs (674 NT$) | 1,272 NT$ | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 97,034 Gs (425 NT$) | 261 NT$ | 63% |
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 57% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 31,071 Gs (136 NT$) | 232 NT$ | 41% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 39,782 Gs (174 NT$) | 240 NT$ | 27% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 119,047 Gs (521 NT$) | 988 NT$ | 47% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 26,882 Gs (118 NT$) | 327 NT$ | 64% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 15,242 Gs (67 NT$) | 179 NT$ | 63% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 21,722 Gs (95 NT$) | 224 NT$ | 58% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5,847 Gs (26 NT$) | 84 NT$ | 70% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8,835 Gs (39 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 45,337 Gs (198 NT$) | 679 NT$ | 71% |
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
| Asunción (Paraguay) | Taipei (Taiwan) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 71,911 Gs (315 NT$) | 1,262 NT$ | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 68,378 Gs (299 NT$) | 600 NT$ | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 147,771 Gs (647 NT$) | 3,811 NT$ | 83% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 141,737 Gs (620 NT$) | 942 NT$ | 34% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 24,673 Gs (108 NT$) | 382 NT$ | 72% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 21,263 Gs (93 NT$) | 101 NT$ | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 9,383 Gs (41 NT$) | 60 NT$ | 32% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,869,020 Gs (16,931 NT$) | 13,268 NT$ | 28% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1,118 Gs (4.89 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | 2% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 244,208 Gs (1,069 NT$) | 1,330 NT$ | 20% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 11,043 Gs (48 NT$) | 130 NT$ | 63% |
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