Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (RM24) | RM11 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (RM18) | RM11 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (RM5.64) | RM7 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (RM3.15) | RM5.00 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (RM7) | RM2.00 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (RM5.68) | RM1.00 | + 468% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (RM9) | RM6.00 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (RM7) | RM5.00 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (RM3.73) | RM2.00 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (RM3.79) | RM8 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (RM19) | RM42 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (RM7) | RM2.00 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (RM1.24) | RM1.00 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 37% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (RM2,800) | RM1,220 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (RM1,416) | RM625 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (RM209) | RM198 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (RM1,870) | RM850 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (RM1,216) | RM500 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (RM174) | RM125 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (RM48) | RM99 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (RM1,079) | RM775 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (RM408) | RM443 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (RM13) | RM25 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (RM10) | RM12 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 14% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (RM172) | RM160 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (RM93) | RM137 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (RM263) | RM122 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (RM178) | RM207 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 148% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (RM52,111) | RM12,250 | + 325% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (RM3.49) | RM2.15 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (RM93) | RM23 | + 304% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (RM63) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (RM19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (RM24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (RM73) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (RM16) | RM2.00 | + 723% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (RM10) | RM12 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (RM15) | RM2.00 | + 627% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (RM3.65) | RM1.00 | + 265% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (RM5.46) | RM2.00 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (RM27) | RM16 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (RM48) | RM60 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (RM43) | RM30 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (RM90) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (RM87) | RM70 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (RM15) | RM25 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (RM13) | RM7 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (RM5.80) | RM14 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (RM2,163) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (RM0.68) | RM2.00 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (RM143) | RM75 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (RM7) | RM14 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 582 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 28% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
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