Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Wellington, New Zealand
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 61% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,541 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,176 Gs (NZ$6) | NZ$12 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,446 Gs (NZ$2.05) | NZ$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,166 Gs (NZ$1.12) | NZ$2.11 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,562 Gs (NZ$2.51) | NZ$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,701 Gs (NZ$2.11) | NZ$6 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,517 Gs (NZ$3.16) | NZ$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,451 Gs (NZ$2.49) | NZ$4.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,374 Gs (NZ$1.39) | NZ$3.52 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,589 Gs (NZ$1.22) | NZ$4.51 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,352 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$18 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,802 Gs (NZ$2.35) | NZ$3.36 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,362 Gs (NZ$0.51) | NZ$2.48 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 72% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,623,210 Gs (NZ$1,005) | NZ$3,548 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (NZ$503) | NZ$2,032 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333,289 Gs (NZ$72) | NZ$196 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,954,220 Gs (NZ$642) | NZ$2,377 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876,040 Gs (NZ$408) | NZ$1,931 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273,457 Gs (NZ$59) | NZ$166 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76,904 Gs (NZ$17) | NZ$65 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,772,260 Gs (NZ$385) | NZ$619 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,574 Gs (NZ$166) | NZ$191 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,081 Gs (NZ$4.15) | NZ$13 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,195 Gs (NZ$3.52) | NZ$22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 50% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 277,921 Gs (NZ$60) | NZ$123 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161,843 Gs (NZ$35) | NZ$66 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431,218 Gs (NZ$94) | NZ$164 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,227 Gs (NZ$63) | NZ$187 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 65% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,583,600 Gs (NZ$17,736) | NZ$33,227 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,796 Gs (NZ$1.26) | NZ$2.10 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,078 Gs (NZ$33) | NZ$150 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97,034 Gs (NZ$21) | NZ$29 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 49% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,071 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,782 Gs (NZ$9) | NZ$6 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (NZ$26) | NZ$50 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (NZ$5.84) | NZ$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,242 Gs (NZ$3.31) | NZ$9 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,722 Gs (NZ$4.72) | NZ$6 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,847 Gs (NZ$1.27) | NZ$2.80 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,835 Gs (NZ$1.92) | NZ$3.88 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,337 Gs (NZ$10) | NZ$34 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 52% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,911 Gs (NZ$16) | NZ$54 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,378 Gs (NZ$15) | NZ$30 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (NZ$32) | NZ$172 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (NZ$31) | NZ$95 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,673 Gs (NZ$5.36) | NZ$15 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,263 Gs (NZ$4.62) | NZ$5.06 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,383 Gs (NZ$2.04) | NZ$10 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,869,020 Gs (NZ$841) | NZ$680 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (NZ$0.24) | NZ$0.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,208 Gs (NZ$53) | NZ$55 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (NZ$2.40) | NZ$30 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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