Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Tanga, Tanzania
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (13,917 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (10,435 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (3,246 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (1,814 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (4,057 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (3,269 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (5,098 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (3,809 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (2,147 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (2,180 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (10,806 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (3,856 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (713 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (1,610,848 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (814,518 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (120,412 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (1,076,070 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (699,564 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (100,248 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (27,330 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (620,835 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (234,612 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (7,424 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (5,657 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (99,045 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (53,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (151,227 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (102,475 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 310% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (29,980,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (2,007 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (53,419 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (36,125 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (10,756 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (13,827 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (41,946 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (9,472 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (5,676 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (8,369 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (2,097 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (3,141 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 336% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (15,779 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (27,664 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (24,830 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (52,067 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (49,941 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (8,890 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (7,693 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (3,335 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (1,244,341 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (394 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (82,280 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (3,891 Shilling) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 578 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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