Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Tete, Mozambique
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (451 MT) | 250 MT | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (338 MT) | 750 MT | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (105 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (59 MT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (131 MT) | 76 MT | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (106 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (165 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (123 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (70 MT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (71 MT) | 50 MT | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (350 MT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (125 MT) | 80 MT | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (23 MT) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (52,206 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (26,398 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (3,902 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (34,874 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (22,672 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (3,249 MT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (886 MT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (20,121 MT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (7,604 MT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (241 MT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (183 MT) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (3,210 MT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (1,738 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (4,901 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (3,321 MT) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (971,644 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (65 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (1,731 MT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (1,171 MT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (349 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (448 MT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (1,359 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (307 MT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (184 MT) | 150 MT | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (271 MT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (68 MT) | 120 MT | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (102 MT) | 35 MT | + 191% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (511 MT) | 100 MT | + 411% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (897 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (805 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (1,687 MT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (1,619 MT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (288 MT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (249 MT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (108 MT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (40,328 MT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (13 MT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (2,667 MT) | 3,500 MT | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (126 MT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 157,000 MT in Tete you would need to make just about 156,580 MT (13,711,922 Gs) in Asunción.
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