Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Wenzhou, China
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 25% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,541 Gs (38元) | 33元 | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,176 Gs (29元) | 20元 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,446 Gs (10元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,166 Gs (5.22元) | 18元 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,562 Gs (12元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,701 Gs (10元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,517 Gs (15元) | 80元 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,451 Gs (12元) | 19元 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,374 Gs (6元) | 5.97元 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,589 Gs (5.65元) | 3.85元 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,352 Gs (31元) | 78元 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,802 Gs (11元) | 6元 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,362 Gs (2.39元) | 11元 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 9% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,623,210 Gs (4,674元) | 3,481元 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (2,337元) | 2,376元 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333,289 Gs (337元) | 260元 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,954,220 Gs (2,987元) | 2,719元 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876,040 Gs (1,897元) | 4,128元 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273,457 Gs (276元) | 322元 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76,904 Gs (78元) | 102元 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,772,260 Gs (1,792元) | 1,500元 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,574 Gs (774元) | 1,427元 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,081 Gs (19元) | 32元 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,195 Gs (16元) | 35元 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 31% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 277,921 Gs (281元) | 508元 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161,843 Gs (164元) | 207元 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431,218 Gs (436元) | 658元 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,227 Gs (293元) | 402元 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 47% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,583,600 Gs (82,483元) | 125,407元 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,796 Gs (5.86元) | 5.39元 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 154,078 Gs (156元) | 436元 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97,034 Gs (98元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 32% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,071 Gs (31元) | 19元 | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,782 Gs (40元) | 22元 | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (120元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (27元) | 41元 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,242 Gs (15元) | 44元 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,722 Gs (22元) | 50元 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,847 Gs (5.91元) | 12元 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,835 Gs (9元) | 7元 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,337 Gs (46元) | 38元 | + 19% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 42% cheaper than in Wenzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,911 Gs (73元) | 181元 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68,378 Gs (69元) | 124元 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (149元) | 246元 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (143元) | 246元 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,673 Gs (25元) | 50元 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,263 Gs (21元) | 22元 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,383 Gs (9元) | 24元 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,869,020 Gs (3,912元) | 8,279元 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (1.13元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,208 Gs (247元) | 372元 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (11元) | 20元 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 10,000元 in Wenzhou you would need to make just about 6,658元 (6,585,681 Gs) in Asunción.
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