Cost of living in Argentina compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 75% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,220 (107,272 Gs) | 51,983 Gs | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,291 (67,637 Gs) | 33,554 Gs | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,126 (23,135 Gs) | 12,367 Gs | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $442 (9,088 Gs) | 6,619 Gs | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,183 (24,312 Gs) | 14,121 Gs | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $860 (17,670 Gs) | 9,504 Gs | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,612 (33,120 Gs) | 25,510 Gs | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $836 (17,178 Gs) | 14,386 Gs | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $485 (9,964 Gs) | 8,927 Gs | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $559 (11,497 Gs) | 6,432 Gs | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,200 (45,206 Gs) | 47,569 Gs | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,028 (21,127 Gs) | 12,240 Gs | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $320 (6,582 Gs) | 3,220 Gs | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,348 (6,171,900 Gs) | 4,728,610 Gs | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $161,633 (3,321,423 Gs) | 2,926,840 Gs | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,375 (480,345 Gs) | 338,620 Gs | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $192,926 (3,964,468 Gs) | 3,300,920 Gs | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $124,932 (2,567,248 Gs) | 2,117,110 Gs | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $15,367 (315,787 Gs) | 210,268 Gs | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,438 (111,738 Gs) | 109,880 Gs | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $156,773 (3,221,554 Gs) | 2,604,630 Gs | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $83,611 (1,718,132 Gs) | 1,260,850 Gs | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,776 (36,503 Gs) | 31,613 Gs | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,547 (31,786 Gs) | 26,134 Gs | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 53% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,389 (706,659 Gs) | 348,731 Gs | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,484 (400,386 Gs) | 312,693 Gs | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,417 (1,015,472 Gs) | 654,847 Gs | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (873,904 Gs) | 459,554 Gs | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $12,462,500 (256,093,931 Gs) | 97,172,200 Gs | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $316 (6,493 Gs) | 8,595 Gs | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,866 (223,277 Gs) | 223,069 Gs | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,099 (63,688 Gs) | 25,235 Gs | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,805 (98,738 Gs) | 56,204 Gs | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (121,599 Gs) | 130,840 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (26,271 Gs) | 25,522 Gs | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,106 (22,727 Gs) | 25,399 Gs | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (28,122 Gs) | 27,175 Gs | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (20,047 Gs) | 10,480 Gs | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (16,173 Gs) | 15,693 Gs | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (66,411 Gs) | 75,343 Gs | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,241 (210,444 Gs) | 93,615 Gs | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,969 (81,564 Gs) | 78,299 Gs | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,635 (362,391 Gs) | 138,056 Gs | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,473 (338,498 Gs) | 204,741 Gs | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,131 (64,335 Gs) | 47,528 Gs | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,603 (32,937 Gs) | 20,868 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,062 (21,832 Gs) | 16,887 Gs | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (7,689,579 Gs) | 7,009,490 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (1,855 Gs) | 5,000 Gs | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,215 (189,354 Gs) | 224,116 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (20,102 Gs) | 10,502 Gs | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Paraguay
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