Cost of living in Argentina compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $424 (41,179 Gs) | 31,938 Gs | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $310 (30,056 Gs) | 28,523 Gs | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $115 (11,171 Gs) | 8,416 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $55 (5,369 Gs) | 4,890 Gs | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $94 (9,143 Gs) | 11,490 Gs | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $59 (5,748 Gs) | 8,831 Gs | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $225 (21,836 Gs) | 18,106 Gs | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $66 (6,441 Gs) | 10,244 Gs | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $34 (3,343 Gs) | 6,145 Gs | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $63 (6,137 Gs) | 5,107 Gs | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $224 (21,692 Gs) | 35,965 Gs | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $110 (10,627 Gs) | 10,233 Gs | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $34 (3,263 Gs) | 2,728 Gs | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $28,572 (2,772,464 Gs) | 3,863,590 Gs | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $18,435 (1,788,789 Gs) | 2,607,980 Gs | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,826 (371,265 Gs) | 375,745 Gs | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,756 (1,917,019 Gs) | 2,427,560 Gs | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,037 (1,265,023 Gs) | 1,475,620 Gs | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,829 (274,469 Gs) | 268,588 Gs | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,216 (118,008 Gs) | 149,515 Gs | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $20,746 (2,013,043 Gs) | 2,015,670 Gs | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,555 (830,163 Gs) | 704,774 Gs | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $282 (27,345 Gs) | 20,660 Gs | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $192 (18,629 Gs) | 15,300 Gs | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,789 (270,604 Gs) | 302,137 Gs | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,874 (181,803 Gs) | 222,830 Gs | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,293 (416,599 Gs) | 459,329 Gs | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,943 (382,585 Gs) | 345,251 Gs | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,131,400 (109,783,464 Gs) | 87,789,200 Gs | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $55 (5,336 Gs) | 6,121 Gs | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,238 (120,156 Gs) | 150,772 Gs | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $234 (22,714 Gs) | 32,222 Gs | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $446 (43,311 Gs) | 44,530 Gs | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $927 (89,971 Gs) | 119,691 Gs | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $226 (21,956 Gs) | 21,580 Gs | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $125 (12,177 Gs) | 19,210 Gs | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $193 (18,754 Gs) | 23,694 Gs | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $96 (9,270 Gs) | 5,776 Gs | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $108 (10,468 Gs) | 8,681 Gs | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $387 (37,528 Gs) | 45,715 Gs | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $916 (88,905 Gs) | 84,438 Gs | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $537 (52,104 Gs) | 70,579 Gs | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,783 (173,012 Gs) | 125,594 Gs | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,566 (151,990 Gs) | 145,605 Gs | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $289 (28,070 Gs) | 29,933 Gs | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $132 (12,770 Gs) | 14,629 Gs | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $124 (12,024 Gs) | 6,668 Gs | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $38,444 (3,730,348 Gs) | 3,294,910 Gs | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (1,080 Gs) | 764 Gs | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,661 (161,170 Gs) | 199,311 Gs | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $122 (11,849 Gs) | 11,594 Gs | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Paraguay
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