Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 47% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45,695 Gs (ARS $6,513) | ARS $21,812 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34,994 Gs (ARS $4,988) | ARS $12,491 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,140 Gs (ARS $1,873) | ARS $4,907 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,149 Gs (ARS $1,019) | ARS $1,669 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,480 Gs (ARS $2,064) | ARS $4,603 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,539 Gs (ARS $2,072) | ARS $2,865 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,171 Gs (ARS $3,160) | ARS $8,101 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,590 Gs (ARS $2,080) | ARS $2,616 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,206 Gs (ARS $1,170) | ARS $1,181 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,000 Gs (ARS $855) | ARS $2,261 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,749 Gs (ARS $6,663) | ARS $7,786 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 14,274 Gs (ARS $2,034) | ARS $3,373 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,775 Gs (ARS $395) | ARS $1,312 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 41% 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 | 5,639,450 Gs (ARS $803,812) | ARS $1,241,450 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,793,110 Gs (ARS $398,113) | ARS $813,411 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,656 Gs (ARS $42,854) | ARS $98,543 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,223,630 Gs (ARS $459,476) | ARS $802,620 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,074,850 Gs (ARS $295,736) | ARS $494,691 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216,700 Gs (ARS $30,887) | ARS $72,019 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 112,574 Gs (ARS $16,046) | ARS $22,381 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,124,940 Gs (ARS $302,876) | ARS $489,103 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,063,440 Gs (ARS $151,576) | ARS $299,259 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,464 Gs (ARS $4,485) | ARS $8,689 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,207 Gs (ARS $3,450) | ARS $5,783 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 49% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338,657 Gs (ARS $48,270) | ARS $127,281 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 293,383 Gs (ARS $41,817) | ARS $75,537 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 662,824 Gs (ARS $94,475) | ARS $144,284 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 522,627 Gs (ARS $74,492) | ARS $123,146 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than 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 | 126,411,000 Gs (ARS $18,017,840) | ARS $33,721,500 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,621 Gs (ARS $1,086) | ARS $1,292 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186,094 Gs (ARS $26,525) | ARS $42,018 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 57,177 Gs (ARS $8,150) | ARS $18,140 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 40% 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) | 41,586 Gs (ARS $5,927) | ARS $6,342 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58,561 Gs (ARS $8,347) | ARS $20,338 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,037 Gs (ARS $18,535) | ARS $33,614 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,805 Gs (ARS $4,391) | ARS $12,320 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,206 Gs (ARS $3,308) | ARS $4,323 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,416 Gs (ARS $5,048) | ARS $7,454 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,581 Gs (ARS $1,793) | ARS $2,753 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,461 Gs (ARS $2,204) | ARS $4,463 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 69,090 Gs (ARS $9,848) | ARS $18,694 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 53% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93,543 Gs (ARS $13,333) | ARS $45,975 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87,401 Gs (ARS $12,458) | ARS $16,622 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,077 Gs (ARS $21,249) | ARS $53,109 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 255,046 Gs (ARS $36,353) | ARS $60,418 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,763 Gs (ARS $6,665) | ARS $8,828 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,191 Gs (ARS $3,448) | ARS $5,190 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,468 Gs (ARS $1,777) | ARS $4,924 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,528,100 Gs (ARS $787,941) | ARS $800,096 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,576 Gs (ARS $225) | ARS $729 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 208,973 Gs (ARS $29,786) | ARS $45,571 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,137 Gs (ARS $1,587) | ARS $3,981 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,572 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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