Cost of living in Argentina compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 49% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,257 (72,976 Gs) | 39,499 Gs | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $869 (50,444 Gs) | 31,666 Gs | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $331 (19,232 Gs) | 10,681 Gs | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $122 (7,112 Gs) | 5,470 Gs | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $217 (12,625 Gs) | 11,776 Gs | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $190 (11,041 Gs) | 9,773 Gs | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $511 (29,661 Gs) | 15,475 Gs | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $202 (11,724 Gs) | 10,298 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 (4,649 Gs) | 5,759 Gs | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $171 (9,955 Gs) | 5,467 Gs | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $642 (37,254 Gs) | 47,766 Gs | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $241 (13,985 Gs) | 10,828 Gs | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $84 (4,893 Gs) | 2,431 Gs | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $71,098 (4,127,952 Gs) | 4,062,790 Gs | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $43,837 (2,545,184 Gs) | 2,195,920 Gs | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,752 (333,958 Gs) | 284,525 Gs | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $48,203 (2,798,685 Gs) | 3,474,640 Gs | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $30,592 (1,776,178 Gs) | 1,722,840 Gs | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,914 (285,328 Gs) | 312,896 Gs | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,262 (131,323 Gs) | 122,833 Gs | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $54,362 (3,156,260 Gs) | 2,371,310 Gs | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $28,083 (1,630,477 Gs) | 1,189,400 Gs | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $540 (31,367 Gs) | 20,602 Gs | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $477 (27,722 Gs) | 29,622 Gs | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 67% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $7,736 (449,157 Gs) | 209,943 Gs | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,338 (309,901 Gs) | 221,274 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,644 (966,374 Gs) | 523,441 Gs | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,293 (713,738 Gs) | 305,508 Gs | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 30% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,635,970 (211,104,547 Gs) | 72,813,800 Gs | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $113 (6,580 Gs) | 7,553 Gs | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,611 (151,623 Gs) | 172,795 Gs | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $617 (35,849 Gs) | 28,073 Gs | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $943 (54,776 Gs) | 63,820 Gs | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,337 (135,690 Gs) | 117,038 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $472 (27,377 Gs) | 43,983 Gs | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $304 (17,661 Gs) | 19,251 Gs | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $365 (21,213 Gs) | 24,618 Gs | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $214 (12,410 Gs) | 10,362 Gs | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $218 (12,678 Gs) | 11,223 Gs | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $952 (55,265 Gs) | 80,771 Gs | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,403 (139,540 Gs) | 68,523 Gs | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,040 (60,398 Gs) | 60,827 Gs | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,482 (202,141 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,692 (214,380 Gs) | 150,261 Gs | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $744 (43,196 Gs) | 29,926 Gs | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $368 (21,357 Gs) | 19,333 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $307 (17,807 Gs) | 9,492 Gs | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $116,021 (6,736,183 Gs) | 4,546,030 Gs | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $31 (1,816 Gs) | 2,165 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,414 (198,212 Gs) | 175,247 Gs | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $277 (16,076 Gs) | 9,004 Gs | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Paraguay
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