Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Tampico, Mexico
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 20% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 182 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 107 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 72 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 16 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 38 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 159 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 27 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 13 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 11% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (Mex$ 14,445) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (Mex$ 7,304) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 1,602 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (Mex$ 9,649) | Mex$ 8,746 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (Mex$ 6,273) | Mex$ 4,651 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 372 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (Mex$ 5,567) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (Mex$ 2,104) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 64 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 46 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 17% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 682 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 716 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (Mex$ 1,356) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (Mex$ 919) | Mex$ 1,132 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (Mex$ 268,843) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 16 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 498 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 226 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 18% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 52 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 106 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 512 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 79 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 32 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 47 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 109 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 28% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 278 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 131 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 547 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 576 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 81 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 45 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (Mex$ 11,158) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (Mex$ 3.53) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 452 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 51 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 748 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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