Cost of living in New Amsterdam is 87% higher than in Asuncion (without rent).
Rent in New Amsterdam is 18% more expensive than in Asuncion.
Cost of living including rent in New Amsterdam is 52% higher than in Asuncion.
Food in New Amsterdam is 130% more expensive than in Asuncion.
Transport in New Amsterdam is 19% more expensive than in Asuncion.
| New Amsterdam | Asuncion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| New Amsterdam | Asuncion | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.1 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.6 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.54 $ | 4.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.88 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.23 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.28 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.4 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.7 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.81 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.42 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.74 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.9 $ | 6.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.2 $ | 1.33 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 30.9 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.06 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 29.3 $ | 8.47 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.9 $ | 18 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.6 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.68 $ | 4.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.51 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.5 $ | 1.96 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.4 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.2 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61.8 $ | 16.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ | 278 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 596 $ | 459 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 483 $ | 359 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,291 $ | 705 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,833 $ | 1,279 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,693 $ | 615 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 535 $ | 426 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.06 % | 9.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.5 $ | 25.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.02 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Haircut | 6.42 $ | 7.17 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.3 $ | 74.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.3 $ | 47 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 875 $ | 180 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,245 $ | 3,909 $ |