Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 5% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 29% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,420 Gs (ARS $5,524) | ARS $9,883 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,049 Gs (ARS $4,200) | ARS $6,304 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,797 Gs (ARS $1,258) | ARS $2,395 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,658 Gs (ARS $776) | ARS $1,057 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,264 Gs (ARS $1,778) | ARS $2,025 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,237 Gs (ARS $1,542) | ARS $936 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,767 Gs (ARS $2,419) | ARS $4,101 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,087 Gs (ARS $1,874) | ARS $1,784 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,129 Gs (ARS $1,180) | ARS $863 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,014 Gs (ARS $701) | ARS $1,164 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 58,862 Gs (ARS $6,857) | ARS $4,763 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11,584 Gs (ARS $1,349) | ARS $2,187 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,926 Gs (ARS $341) | ARS $639 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 10% 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 | 5,559,710 Gs (ARS $647,681) | ARS $756,514 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,373,270 Gs (ARS $392,971) | ARS $494,304 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 603,517 Gs (ARS $70,307) | ARS $28,365 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,453,020 Gs (ARS $402,261) | ARS $501,865 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,172,520 Gs (ARS $253,089) | ARS $313,992 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337,620 Gs (ARS $39,331) | ARS $21,809 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96,961 Gs (ARS $11,296) | ARS $13,690 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,311,720 Gs (ARS $269,305) | ARS $331,528 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,094,660 Gs (ARS $127,523) | ARS $206,145 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,748 Gs (ARS $4,048) | ARS $5,059 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39,024 Gs (ARS $4,546) | ARS $2,315 | + 96% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 312,558 Gs (ARS $36,412) | ARS $48,837 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 305,441 Gs (ARS $35,582) | ARS $32,426 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 625,761 Gs (ARS $72,898) | ARS $110,319 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 394,847 Gs (ARS $45,998) | ARS $78,130 | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% more expensive 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 | 123,280,000 Gs (ARS $14,361,557) | ARS $23,446,100 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,068 Gs (ARS $940) | ARS $842 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 243,038 Gs (ARS $28,313) | ARS $17,753 | + 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 52,926 Gs (ARS $6,166) | ARS $3,683 | + 67% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 15% 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) | 37,313 Gs (ARS $4,347) | ARS $4,861 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,938 Gs (ARS $7,448) | ARS $10,772 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 147,011 Gs (ARS $17,126) | ARS $27,742 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,988 Gs (ARS $3,144) | ARS $6,661 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,895 Gs (ARS $2,784) | ARS $2,173 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,371 Gs (ARS $3,771) | ARS $3,533 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,542 Gs (ARS $1,345) | ARS $2,871 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,272 Gs (ARS $1,779) | ARS $2,461 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,287 Gs (ARS $11,916) | ARS $5,192 | + 129% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 14% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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Asunción | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,631 Gs (ARS $11,374) | ARS $19,577 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 82,648 Gs (ARS $9,628) | ARS $8,665 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141,641 Gs (ARS $16,501) | ARS $17,327 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 274,590 Gs (ARS $31,988) | ARS $27,419 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,417 Gs (ARS $5,990) | ARS $6,137 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26,425 Gs (ARS $3,078) | ARS $2,614 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,570 Gs (ARS $1,814) | ARS $2,961 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,910,370 Gs (ARS $688,531) | ARS $430,417 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,715 Gs (ARS $200) | ARS $143 | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 277,245 Gs (ARS $32,298) | ARS $29,567 | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,180 Gs (ARS $1,302) | ARS $1,757 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,550 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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