Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Córdoba, Argentina
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 20% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,541 Gs (ARS $555) | ARS $511 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,176 Gs (ARS $431) | ARS $401 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,446 Gs (ARS $140) | ARS $138 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,166 Gs (ARS $76) | ARS $63 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,562 Gs (ARS $171) | ARS $128 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,701 Gs (ARS $143) | ARS $72 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,517 Gs (ARS $214) | ARS $240 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,451 Gs (ARS $169) | ARS $94 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,374 Gs (ARS $94) | ARS $44 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,589 Gs (ARS $83) | ARS $83 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,352 Gs (ARS $448) | ARS $226 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,802 Gs (ARS $160) | ARS $125 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,362 Gs (ARS $35) | ARS $36 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 57% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,623,210 Gs (ARS $68,288) | ARS $26,548 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (ARS $34,145) | ARS $17,546 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 333,289 Gs (ARS $4,923) | ARS $3,928 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,954,220 Gs (ARS $43,636) | ARS $21,552 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,876,040 Gs (ARS $27,710) | ARS $13,765 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 273,457 Gs (ARS $4,039) | ARS $3,538 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 76,904 Gs (ARS $1,136) | ARS $1,242 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,772,260 Gs (ARS $26,177) | ARS $37,829 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 765,574 Gs (ARS $11,308) | ARS $19,721 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,081 Gs (ARS $282) | ARS $275 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,195 Gs (ARS $239) | ARS $194 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 6% cheaper than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 277,921 Gs (ARS $4,105) | ARS $3,454 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 161,843 Gs (ARS $2,391) | ARS $2,487 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 431,218 Gs (ARS $6,369) | ARS $8,481 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,227 Gs (ARS $4,287) | ARS $6,218 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 14% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 81,583,600 Gs (ARS $1,205,038) | ARS $1,859,600 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,796 Gs (ARS $86) | ARS $76 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,078 Gs (ARS $2,276) | ARS $1,551 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 97,034 Gs (ARS $1,433) | ARS $488 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 19% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31,071 Gs (ARS $459) | ARS $385 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,782 Gs (ARS $588) | ARS $579 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (ARS $1,758) | ARS $1,029 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (ARS $397) | ARS $336 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,242 Gs (ARS $225) | ARS $147 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,722 Gs (ARS $321) | ARS $230 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,847 Gs (ARS $86) | ARS $117 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,835 Gs (ARS $131) | ARS $159 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,337 Gs (ARS $670) | ARS $517 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,911 Gs (ARS $1,062) | ARS $1,234 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,378 Gs (ARS $1,010) | ARS $676 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (ARS $2,183) | ARS $2,013 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (ARS $2,094) | ARS $2,284 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,673 Gs (ARS $364) | ARS $392 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,263 Gs (ARS $314) | ARS $173 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,383 Gs (ARS $139) | ARS $206 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,869,020 Gs (ARS $57,148) | ARS $73,099 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (ARS $17) | ARS $18 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,208 Gs (ARS $3,607) | ARS $2,100 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (ARS $163) | ARS $220 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $96,154 (6,509,832 Gs) in Asunción to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $81,000 in Córdoba.
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