Cost of living
Central Department compared to Caaguazu
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Overview comparison
Central DepartmentCaaguazu
Consumer prices in Caaguazu are roughly 13% higher than in Central Department.
Cost of living
| Item | Central Department | Caaguazu |
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| Total with rent one person | 321 | 478 |
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| Total with rent family | 625 | 1,085 |
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| Without rent one person | 261 | 251 |
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| Without rent one family | 574 | 804 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 114.88 | 164.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 107.1 | 236.37 |
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| Food person | 115 | 177 |
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| Food family | 425 | 400 |
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| Transport person | 32.8 | 27.89 |
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| Transport family | 99.11 | 56.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.05 years | 76.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central Department | Caaguazu |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.77 | 5.96 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 2.6 | 11.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.71 | 2.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 | 1.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.29 | 1.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.55 | 0.87 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central Department | Caaguazu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 169.59 | 190.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 99.38 | 102.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 110.92 | 325.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 64.77 | 226.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 4.09 | 37.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 5.36 | 41.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.51 | 26.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central Department | Caaguazu |
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| Local transport ticket | 37.57 | 10.35 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,577 | 1,091 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 959 | 685 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.5% | 16.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.12 | 8.36 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central Department | Caaguazu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 0.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.4 | 1.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.93 | 3.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.33 | 2.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.8 | 6.6 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 0.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Central Department | Caaguazu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.84 | 8.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 0.83 | 1.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 1.88 | 18.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.3 | 3.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.96 | 22.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.21 | 31.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 92.53 | 191.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,945 | 4,012 |
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