Cost of living in Argentina compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 118% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,930 (170,987 Gs) | 55,484 Gs | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,143 (98,007 Gs) | 37,343 Gs | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,995 (29,788 Gs) | 13,978 Gs | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,575 (11,744 Gs) | 6,853 Gs | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,601 (26,852 Gs) | 14,769 Gs | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,890 (21,550 Gs) | 14,191 Gs | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,292 (46,915 Gs) | 21,236 Gs | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,512 (18,728 Gs) | 13,852 Gs | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,540 (11,480 Gs) | 8,531 Gs | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,931 (14,399 Gs) | 6,644 Gs | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,824 (58,341 Gs) | 57,162 Gs | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,415 (25,465 Gs) | 13,739 Gs | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,040 (7,756 Gs) | 2,233 Gs | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 60% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $942,572 (7,028,550 Gs) | 5,104,250 Gs | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $545,666 (4,068,910 Gs) | 2,919,660 Gs | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,701 (728,532 Gs) | 271,125 Gs | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $619,853 (4,622,106 Gs) | 2,704,580 Gs | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $426,779 (3,182,396 Gs) | 1,809,640 Gs | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $61,821 (460,988 Gs) | 165,092 Gs | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,221 (158,241 Gs) | 95,719 Gs | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $450,602 (3,360,039 Gs) | 1,876,020 Gs | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $253,468 (1,890,054 Gs) | 874,120 Gs | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,942 (59,225 Gs) | 35,452 Gs | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,258 (39,210 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 104% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $106,282 (792,521 Gs) | 370,415 Gs | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $73,385 (547,214 Gs) | 272,470 Gs | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,883 (1,132,558 Gs) | 703,722 Gs | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $141,794 (1,057,326 Gs) | 358,269 Gs | + 195% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,850,800 (230,047,546 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,247 (9,298 Gs) | 7,788 Gs | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $38,484 (286,967 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 85% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,929 (59,122 Gs) | 45,894 Gs | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,792 (125,210 Gs) | 43,573 Gs | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,246 (210,626 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (55,915 Gs) | 46,249 Gs | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,536 (26,370 Gs) | 19,467 Gs | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,365 (47,464 Gs) | 32,729 Gs | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,521 (26,253 Gs) | 9,895 Gs | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,592 (26,788 Gs) | 11,954 Gs | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,400 (122,290 Gs) | 42,883 Gs | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 63% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,506 (264,763 Gs) | 91,709 Gs | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $28,279 (210,869 Gs) | 80,079 Gs | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $57,681 (430,114 Gs) | 149,342 Gs | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $68,172 (508,343 Gs) | 236,696 Gs | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,696 (94,674 Gs) | 95,112 Gs | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,953 (44,387 Gs) | 24,542 Gs | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,229 (31,535 Gs) | 9,149 Gs | + 245% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,099,490 (8,198,652 Gs) | 6,000,000 Gs | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $339 (2,527 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,685 (266,096 Gs) | 168,863 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,241 (31,623 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,606 prices entered by 583 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 70% more expensive than in Paraguay
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