Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 43% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,265 Gs (ARS $2,281) | ARS $5,220 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,368 Gs (ARS $1,562) | ARS $3,199 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,664 Gs (ARS $611) | ARS $1,134 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,808 Gs (ARS $329) | ARS $399 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,041 Gs (ARS $678) | ARS $1,189 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,738 Gs (ARS $518) | ARS $706 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,396 Gs (ARS $1,033) | ARS $1,777 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,603 Gs (ARS $705) | ARS $747 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Gs (ARS $452) | ARS $430 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,276 Gs (ARS $303) | ARS $564 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,647 Gs (ARS $2,058) | ARS $2,429 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,875 Gs (ARS $525) | ARS $741 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,371 Gs (ARS $163) | ARS $387 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 20% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,067,280 Gs (ARS $244,591) | ARS $342,936 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,967,980 Gs (ARS $143,260) | ARS $186,958 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 474,166 Gs (ARS $22,887) | ARS $22,552 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,649,120 Gs (ARS $176,138) | ARS $219,084 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,177,900 Gs (ARS $105,124) | ARS $143,382 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,192 Gs (ARS $13,138) | ARS $14,798 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,794 Gs (ARS $5,589) | ARS $5,039 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,748,530 Gs (ARS $132,668) | ARS $110,824 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,222,010 Gs (ARS $58,985) | ARS $76,726 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,896 Gs (ARS $1,781) | ARS $1,952 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,676 Gs (ARS $998) | ARS $1,522 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 36% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 365,955 Gs (ARS $17,664) | ARS $34,249 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 291,192 Gs (ARS $14,055) | ARS $17,826 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 656,563 Gs (ARS $31,691) | ARS $55,422 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 489,620 Gs (ARS $23,633) | ARS $50,608 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,594,700 Gs (ARS $4,035,004) | ARS $9,630,330 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,361 Gs (ARS $404) | ARS $338 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206,516 Gs (ARS $9,968) | ARS $5,726 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 51,064 Gs (ARS $2,465) | ARS $3,378 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24,066 Gs (ARS $1,162) | ARS $1,504 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,691 Gs (ARS $2,833) | ARS $3,643 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 127,725 Gs (ARS $6,165) | ARS $7,496 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,988 Gs (ARS $1,303) | ARS $1,948 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,368 Gs (ARS $1,224) | ARS $763 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,371 Gs (ARS $1,563) | ARS $1,804 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,294 Gs (ARS $497) | ARS $1,088 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,272 Gs (ARS $737) | ARS $945 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72,574 Gs (ARS $3,503) | ARS $3,111 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 101,344 Gs (ARS $4,892) | ARS $8,457 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 77,236 Gs (ARS $3,728) | ARS $3,132 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,796 Gs (ARS $6,120) | ARS $14,579 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209,703 Gs (ARS $10,122) | ARS $16,914 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,875 Gs (ARS $2,407) | ARS $2,744 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,814 Gs (ARS $1,198) | ARS $1,341 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17,286 Gs (ARS $834) | ARS $1,118 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,910,370 Gs (ARS $285,286) | ARS $386,697 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,715 Gs (ARS $83) | ARS $57 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,191 Gs (ARS $11,932) | ARS $10,898 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,564 Gs (ARS $510) | ARS $1,088 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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