Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 4% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (ARS $535) | ARS $642 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (ARS $401) | ARS $446 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (ARS $125) | ARS $161 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (ARS $70) | ARS $63 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (ARS $156) | ARS $149 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (ARS $126) | ARS $87 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (ARS $196) | ARS $285 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (ARS $146) | ARS $102 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (ARS $83) | ARS $49 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (ARS $84) | ARS $83 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (ARS $416) | ARS $285 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (ARS $148) | ARS $146 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (ARS $27) | ARS $42 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 12% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (ARS $61,946) | ARS $44,678 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (ARS $31,323) | ARS $31,191 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (ARS $4,630) | ARS $4,058 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (ARS $41,381) | ARS $31,780 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (ARS $26,902) | ARS $19,606 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (ARS $3,855) | ARS $3,088 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (ARS $1,051) | ARS $1,415 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (ARS $23,875) | ARS $34,830 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (ARS $9,022) | ARS $14,860 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (ARS $286) | ARS $361 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (ARS $218) | ARS $235 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 16% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (ARS $3,809) | ARS $3,874 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (ARS $2,063) | ARS $2,583 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (ARS $5,815) | ARS $6,765 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (ARS $3,941) | ARS $5,508 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (ARS $1,152,925) | ARS $2,066,100 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (ARS $77) | ARS $66 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (ARS $2,054) | ARS $1,260 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (ARS $1,389) | ARS $433 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (ARS $414) | ARS $295 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (ARS $532) | ARS $581 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (ARS $1,613) | ARS $1,185 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (ARS $364) | ARS $278 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (ARS $218) | ARS $155 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (ARS $322) | ARS $240 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (ARS $81) | ARS $120 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (ARS $121) | ARS $138 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (ARS $607) | ARS $579 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 7% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (ARS $1,064) | ARS $1,391 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (ARS $955) | ARS $695 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (ARS $2,002) | ARS $2,386 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (ARS $1,921) | ARS $2,163 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (ARS $342) | ARS $390 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (ARS $296) | ARS $193 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (ARS $128) | ARS $162 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (ARS $47,852) | ARS $61,592 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (ARS $15) | ARS $18 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (ARS $3,164) | ARS $2,278 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (ARS $150) | ARS $169 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is about the same as in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $148,765 (10,979,181 Gs) in Asunción to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $145,000 in Buenos Aires.
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