Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Wuxi, China
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,541 Gs (38元) | 46元 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,176 Gs (30元) | 32元 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,446 Gs (10元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,166 Gs (5.26元) | 16元 | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,562 Gs (12元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,701 Gs (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,517 Gs (15元) | 40元 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,451 Gs (12元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,374 Gs (6元) | 8元 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,589 Gs (5.69元) | 9元 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,352 Gs (31元) | 109元 | - 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,802 Gs (11元) | 8元 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,362 Gs (2.41元) | 10元 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 30% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,623,210 Gs (4,709元) | 5,152元 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (2,354元) | 3,017元 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333,289 Gs (339元) | 616元 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,954,220 Gs (3,009元) | 3,977元 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876,040 Gs (1,911元) | 2,477元 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273,457 Gs (279元) | 1,059元 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76,904 Gs (78元) | 98元 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,772,260 Gs (1,805元) | 2,789元 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,574 Gs (780元) | 1,109元 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,081 Gs (19元) | 34元 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,195 Gs (16元) | 38元 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 57% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 277,921 Gs (283元) | 801元 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161,843 Gs (165元) | 402元 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431,218 Gs (439元) | 694元 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,227 Gs (296元) | 437元 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 32% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,583,600 Gs (83,090元) | 167,519元 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,796 Gs (5.90元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 154,078 Gs (157元) | 224元 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97,034 Gs (99元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 60% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,071 Gs (32元) | 50元 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,782 Gs (41元) | 84元 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (121元) | 585元 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,242 Gs (16元) | 53元 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,722 Gs (22元) | 45元 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,847 Gs (5.95元) | 9元 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8,835 Gs (9元) | 12元 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,337 Gs (46元) | 42元 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 34% cheaper than in Wuxi (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,911 Gs (73元) | 141元 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 68,378 Gs (70元) | 95元 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (150元) | 852元 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (144元) | 354元 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,673 Gs (25元) | 65元 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,263 Gs (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,383 Gs (10元) | 33元 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,869,020 Gs (3,940元) | 2,900元 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (1.14元) | 0.39元 | + 195% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,208 Gs (249元) | 578元 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (11元) | 19元 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 16,000元 in Wuxi you would need to make just about 10,106元 (9,922,536 Gs) in Asunción.
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