Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 4% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,810 Gs (ARS $548) | ARS $620 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,796 Gs (ARS $385) | ARS $425 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,859 Gs (ARS $123) | ARS $154 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,115 Gs (ARS $64) | ARS $62 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,066 Gs (ARS $138) | ARS $142 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,483 Gs (ARS $119) | ARS $84 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,852 Gs (ARS $186) | ARS $272 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,338 Gs (ARS $129) | ARS $96 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,789 Gs (ARS $85) | ARS $46 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,686 Gs (ARS $71) | ARS $81 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,138 Gs (ARS $440) | ARS $281 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,840 Gs (ARS $136) | ARS $143 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,194 Gs (ARS $27) | ARS $42 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,450,240 Gs (ARS $55,697) | ARS $41,711 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,260,100 Gs (ARS $28,286) | ARS $28,757 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352,035 Gs (ARS $4,406) | ARS $4,023 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,213,990 Gs (ARS $40,225) | ARS $31,168 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,961,060 Gs (ARS $24,544) | ARS $19,232 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 288,233 Gs (ARS $3,607) | ARS $3,100 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,978 Gs (ARS $1,026) | ARS $1,425 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,793,230 Gs (ARS $22,443) | ARS $32,506 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 673,100 Gs (ARS $8,424) | ARS $13,873 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,911 Gs (ARS $262) | ARS $352 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,349 Gs (ARS $180) | ARS $230 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 286,082 Gs (ARS $3,580) | ARS $3,827 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146,100 Gs (ARS $1,829) | ARS $2,476 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402,166 Gs (ARS $5,033) | ARS $6,444 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (ARS $3,640) | ARS $5,462 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (ARS $1,064,929) | ARS $1,984,100 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (ARS $71) | ARS $63 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (ARS $1,897) | ARS $1,215 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (ARS $1,283) | ARS $426 | + 201% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (ARS $382) | ARS $289 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (ARS $491) | ARS $576 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 111,610 Gs (ARS $1,397) | ARS $1,262 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (ARS $336) | ARS $263 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,399 Gs (ARS $205) | ARS $150 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (ARS $297) | ARS $234 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,863 Gs (ARS $73) | ARS $121 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (ARS $112) | ARS $136 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (ARS $560) | ARS $557 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,661 Gs (ARS $984) | ARS $1,309 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (ARS $882) | ARS $657 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (ARS $1,849) | ARS $2,280 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135,114 Gs (ARS $1,691) | ARS $2,118 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (ARS $316) | ARS $377 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (ARS $273) | ARS $182 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,423 Gs (ARS $105) | ARS $161 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (ARS $44,200) | ARS $52,771 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (ARS $14) | ARS $15 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (ARS $2,923) | ARS $2,209 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (ARS $138) | ARS $163 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $113,292 (9,052,090 Gs) in Asunción to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $113,000 in Buenos Aires.
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