Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Walvis Bay, Namibia
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,541 Gs (88 N$) | 58 N$ | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,176 Gs (68 N$) | 53 N$ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,446 Gs (22 N$) | 41 N$ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,166 Gs (12 N$) | 15 N$ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,562 Gs (27 N$) | 25 N$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,701 Gs (23 N$) | 20 N$ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,517 Gs (34 N$) | 51 N$ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,451 Gs (27 N$) | 32 N$ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,374 Gs (15 N$) | 21 N$ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,589 Gs (13 N$) | 13 N$ | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,352 Gs (71 N$) | 94 N$ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,802 Gs (25 N$) | 17 N$ | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,362 Gs (5.51 N$) | 7 N$ | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 32% cheaper than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,623,210 Gs (10,781 N$) | 7,817 N$ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (5,391 N$) | 6,452 N$ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333,289 Gs (777 N$) | 1,732 N$ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,954,220 Gs (6,889 N$) | 7,354 N$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876,040 Gs (4,375 N$) | 4,526 N$ | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273,457 Gs (638 N$) | 508 N$ | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76,904 Gs (179 N$) | 818 N$ | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,772,260 Gs (4,133 N$) | 6,625 N$ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,574 Gs (1,785 N$) | 850 N$ | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,081 Gs (44 N$) | 79 N$ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,195 Gs (38 N$) | 150 N$ | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 20% more expensive than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 277,921 Gs (648 N$) | 563 N$ | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161,843 Gs (377 N$) | 283 N$ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431,218 Gs (1,006 N$) | 800 N$ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,227 Gs (677 N$) | 925 N$ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,583,600 Gs (190,245 N$) | 246,009 N$ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,796 Gs (14 N$) | 12 N$ | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,078 Gs (359 N$) | 407 N$ | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97,034 Gs (226 N$) | 109 N$ | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,071 Gs (72 N$) | 49 N$ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,782 Gs (93 N$) | 138 N$ | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (278 N$) | 270 N$ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (63 N$) | 79 N$ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,242 Gs (36 N$) | 18 N$ | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,722 Gs (51 N$) | 60 N$ | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,847 Gs (14 N$) | 24 N$ | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,835 Gs (21 N$) | 11 N$ | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,337 Gs (106 N$) | 127 N$ | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 21% cheaper than in Walvis Bay (Namibia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,911 Gs (168 N$) | 333 N$ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,378 Gs (159 N$) | 115 N$ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (345 N$) | 341 N$ | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (331 N$) | 591 N$ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,673 Gs (58 N$) | 42 N$ | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,263 Gs (50 N$) | 25 N$ | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,383 Gs (22 N$) | 22 N$ | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,869,020 Gs (9,022 N$) | 14,414 N$ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (2.61 N$) | 1.38 N$ | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,208 Gs (569 N$) | 780 N$ | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (26 N$) | 42 N$ | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 648 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 14% cheaper than in Walvis Bay (Namibia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 22,000 N$ in Walvis Bay you would need to make just about 19,019 N$ (8,156,072 Gs) in Asunción.
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