Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Tapachula, Mexico
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 65 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 99 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 100 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 14 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 15 | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 45 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 42 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 35 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 130 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 20 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 18% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (Mex$ 14,276) | Mex$ 13,191 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (Mex$ 7,219) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 2,317 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (Mex$ 9,537) | Mex$ 8,747 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (Mex$ 6,200) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 1,399 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 750 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (Mex$ 5,502) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (Mex$ 2,079) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 108% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 192 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (Mex$ 50) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 800 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (Mex$ 1,340) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (Mex$ 265,706) | Mex$ 300,000 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 450 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (Mex$ 320) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 60 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 200 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 500 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 400 | - 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 63 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 80 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 44 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 60 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 135 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 147 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 140 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (Mex$ 461) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 300 | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 115 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 80 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 55 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (Mex$ 11,028) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (Mex$ 3.49) | Mex$ 4.00 | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (Mex$ 729) | Mex$ 417 | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (Mex$ 34) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 37,000 in Tapachula you would need to make just about Mex$ 31,569 (10,109,438 Gs) in Asunción.
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