Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,840 Gs (ARS $293) | ARS $353 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,507 Gs (ARS $262) | ARS $271 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,806 Gs (ARS $81) | ARS $110 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,897 Gs (ARS $45) | ARS $50 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,192 Gs (ARS $103) | ARS $82 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,049 Gs (ARS $83) | ARS $55 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,893 Gs (ARS $165) | ARS $233 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,063 Gs (ARS $93) | ARS $63 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,156 Gs (ARS $57) | ARS $31 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,117 Gs (ARS $47) | ARS $57 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,928 Gs (ARS $331) | ARS $206 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,191 Gs (ARS $94) | ARS $100 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,878 Gs (ARS $26) | ARS $31 | - 15% | |
| 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 | 3,855,770 Gs (ARS $35,492) | ARS $30,447 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,587,900 Gs (ARS $23,821) | ARS $21,684 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 356,477 Gs (ARS $3,281) | ARS $4,003 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,200,790 Gs (ARS $20,258) | ARS $20,971 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,428,080 Gs (ARS $13,145) | ARS $15,077 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 287,853 Gs (ARS $2,650) | ARS $2,531 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 187,215 Gs (ARS $1,723) | ARS $1,200 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,088,100 Gs (ARS $19,221) | ARS $18,711 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 671,963 Gs (ARS $6,185) | ARS $7,333 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29,487 Gs (ARS $271) | ARS $302 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,203 Gs (ARS $158) | ARS $173 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 309,680 Gs (ARS $2,851) | ARS $2,995 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 244,062 Gs (ARS $2,247) | ARS $1,897 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475,665 Gs (ARS $4,378) | ARS $4,016 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 359,139 Gs (ARS $3,306) | ARS $3,772 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,109,700 Gs (ARS $829,446) | ARS $1,023,060 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,073 Gs (ARS $56) | ARS $50 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143,978 Gs (ARS $1,325) | ARS $1,055 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 109,519 Gs (ARS $1,008) | ARS $352 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,687 Gs (ARS $282) | ARS $224 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 51,375 Gs (ARS $473) | ARS $495 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116,275 Gs (ARS $1,070) | ARS $1,373 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32,611 Gs (ARS $300) | ARS $185 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,731 Gs (ARS $163) | ARS $110 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,198 Gs (ARS $195) | ARS $175 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,370 Gs (ARS $68) | ARS $91 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,642 Gs (ARS $80) | ARS $105 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47,450 Gs (ARS $437) | ARS $373 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91,013 Gs (ARS $838) | ARS $899 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72,181 Gs (ARS $664) | ARS $552 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 314,784 Gs (ARS $2,898) | ARS $2,192 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,135 Gs (ARS $1,299) | ARS $1,687 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,436 Gs (ARS $253) | ARS $278 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,243 Gs (ARS $122) | ARS $116 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,895 Gs (ARS $63) | ARS $127 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,528,780 Gs (ARS $32,482) | ARS $31,584 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,071 Gs (ARS $10) | ARS $10 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 204,809 Gs (ARS $1,885) | ARS $1,998 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,904 Gs (ARS $100) | ARS $112 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $92,614 (10,061,490 Gs) in Asunción to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $88,000 in Buenos Aires.
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