Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 11% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 28% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48,211 Gs (ARS $1,213) | ARS $1,896 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,964 Gs (ARS $805) | ARS $1,115 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,145 Gs (ARS $306) | ARS $929 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,521 Gs (ARS $164) | ARS $202 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,427 Gs (ARS $338) | ARS $437 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,683 Gs (ARS $269) | ARS $208 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,485 Gs (ARS $490) | ARS $523 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,529 Gs (ARS $366) | ARS $411 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,938 Gs (ARS $200) | ARS $138 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,488 Gs (ARS $188) | ARS $287 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,473 Gs (ARS $1,119) | ARS $650 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,466 Gs (ARS $289) | ARS $288 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,298 Gs (ARS $83) | ARS $124 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,061,810 Gs (ARS $127,399) | ARS $164,518 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,447,540 Gs (ARS $61,601) | ARS $67,527 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 242,756 Gs (ARS $6,110) | ARS $3,186 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,622,680 Gs (ARS $91,178) | ARS $55,984 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,998,710 Gs (ARS $50,305) | ARS $40,584 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,408 Gs (ARS $7,158) | ARS $4,085 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 92,821 Gs (ARS $2,336) | ARS $2,234 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,888,380 Gs (ARS $72,697) | ARS $43,522 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (ARS $22,559) | ARS $40,731 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,170 Gs (ARS $885) | ARS $411 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,473 Gs (ARS $641) | ARS $550 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 29% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295,103 Gs (ARS $7,427) | ARS $11,787 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 273,806 Gs (ARS $6,891) | ARS $8,618 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612,326 Gs (ARS $15,411) | ARS $24,895 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,766 Gs (ARS $8,803) | ARS $17,197 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 30% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 64,094,700 Gs (ARS $1,613,182) | ARS $3,969,030 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,750 Gs (ARS $220) | ARS $180 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177,943 Gs (ARS $4,479) | ARS $6,429 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46,996 Gs (ARS $1,183) | ARS $1,052 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 18% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,711 Gs (ARS $697) | ARS $352 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,120 Gs (ARS $1,236) | ARS $698 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 107,215 Gs (ARS $2,698) | ARS $2,824 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,342 Gs (ARS $663) | ARS $743 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 22,721 Gs (ARS $572) | ARS $331 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Gs (ARS $629) | ARS $403 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,665 Gs (ARS $294) | ARS $543 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,886 Gs (ARS $324) | ARS $255 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,614 Gs (ARS $1,777) | ARS $1,859 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 63% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,246 Gs (ARS $2,397) | ARS $2,602 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,374 Gs (ARS $1,947) | ARS $1,690 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,512 Gs (ARS $4,015) | ARS $2,268 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,410 Gs (ARS $5,774) | ARS $2,942 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 43,690 Gs (ARS $1,100) | ARS $907 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,698 Gs (ARS $596) | ARS $685 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,610 Gs (ARS $343) | ARS $560 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (ARS $121,429) | ARS $52,290 | + 132% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (ARS $23) | ARS $3.82 | + 498% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 263,602 Gs (ARS $6,635) | ARS $4,504 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,752 Gs (ARS $245) | ARS $320 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 850 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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