Cost of living in Mendoza (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Mendoza (Argentina) is 15% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Mendoza | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $11,071 (94,827 Gs) | 47,420 Gs | + 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,321 (45,578 Gs) | 36,049 Gs | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,568 (13,430 Gs) | 10,797 Gs | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $608 (5,204 Gs) | 6,658 Gs | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,602 (13,719 Gs) | 15,264 Gs | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $714 (6,118 Gs) | 13,237 Gs | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $2,000 (17,131 Gs) | 20,767 Gs | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $992 (8,500 Gs) | 16,087 Gs | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $550 (4,709 Gs) | 10,129 Gs | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $727 (6,231 Gs) | 6,014 Gs | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,234 (19,133 Gs) | 58,862 Gs | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,639 (14,042 Gs) | 11,584 Gs | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $489 (4,192 Gs) | 2,926 Gs | + 43% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Mendoza (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Mendoza | Asunción | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $298,392 (2,555,943 Gs) | 5,559,710 Gs | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $195,488 (1,674,496 Gs) | 3,373,270 Gs | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,760 (203,522 Gs) | 603,517 Gs | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $133,083 (1,139,952 Gs) | 3,453,020 Gs | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $91,886 (787,067 Gs) | 2,172,520 Gs | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,403 (54,844 Gs) | 337,620 Gs | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,668 (39,986 Gs) | 96,961 Gs | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $275,470 (2,359,600 Gs) | 2,311,720 Gs | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $183,978 (1,575,905 Gs) | 1,094,660 Gs | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $4,451 (38,124 Gs) | 34,748 Gs | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,389 (11,896 Gs) | 39,024 Gs | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Mendoza (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $52,159 (446,781 Gs) | 312,558 Gs | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $14,013 (120,029 Gs) | 305,441 Gs | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $91,592 (784,552 Gs) | 625,761 Gs | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,030 (402,843 Gs) | 394,847 Gs | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Mendoza (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Mendoza | Asunción | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,002,600 (145,639,554 Gs) | 123,280,000 Gs | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $751 (6,432 Gs) | 8,068 Gs | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $13,378 (114,588 Gs) | 243,038 Gs | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,031 (25,966 Gs) | 52,926 Gs | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Mendoza (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Mendoza | Asunción | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,927 (16,505 Gs) | 37,313 Gs | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $5,956 (51,015 Gs) | 63,938 Gs | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,544 (64,618 Gs) | 147,011 Gs | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,543 (30,349 Gs) | 26,988 Gs | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,058 (9,064 Gs) | 23,895 Gs | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,336 (20,007 Gs) | 32,371 Gs | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,234 (10,570 Gs) | 11,542 Gs | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,221 (10,461 Gs) | 15,272 Gs | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,659 (22,776 Gs) | 102,287 Gs | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Mendoza (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Mendoza | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,831 (84,208 Gs) | 97,631 Gs | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,298 (62,512 Gs) | 82,648 Gs | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,126 (120,998 Gs) | 141,641 Gs | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $23,322 (199,769 Gs) | 274,590 Gs | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,130 (26,807 Gs) | 51,417 Gs | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,497 (21,391 Gs) | 26,425 Gs | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,043 (8,931 Gs) | 15,570 Gs | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $90,994 (779,432 Gs) | 5,910,370 Gs | - 87% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $146 (1,250 Gs) | 1,715 Gs | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $17,904 (153,364 Gs) | 277,245 Gs | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,822 (15,608 Gs) | 11,180 Gs | + 40% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 928 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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