Cost of living in Asunción (Paraguay) is 59% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 56% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,910 Gs (ARS $1,371) | ARS $1,013 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,684 Gs (ARS $906) | ARS $776 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,587 Gs (ARS $331) | ARS $293 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,722 Gs (ARS $192) | ARS $97 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,226 Gs (ARS $378) | ARS $282 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,719 Gs (ARS $307) | ARS $110 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,062 Gs (ARS $603) | ARS $247 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,553 Gs (ARS $416) | ARS $78 | + 432% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,938 Gs (ARS $227) | ARS $49 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,395 Gs (ARS $212) | ARS $126 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,545 Gs (ARS $1,246) | ARS $556 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,858 Gs (ARS $311) | ARS $227 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,526 Gs (ARS $72) | ARS $55 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 127% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,204,210 Gs (ARS $148,881) | ARS $58,160 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,009,190 Gs (ARS $86,086) | ARS $35,000 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 314,505 Gs (ARS $8,997) | ARS $3,197 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,484,600 Gs (ARS $99,687) | ARS $30,000 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,965,080 Gs (ARS $56,217) | ARS $20,000 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 226,842 Gs (ARS $6,489) | ARS $4,000 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,573 Gs (ARS $2,448) | ARS $1,849 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,945,820 Gs (ARS $84,273) | ARS $54,612 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 896,301 Gs (ARS $25,641) | ARS $22,000 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,761 Gs (ARS $823) | ARS $500 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,138 Gs (ARS $490) | ARS $189 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 53% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295,103 Gs (ARS $8,442) | ARS $4,324 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 307,616 Gs (ARS $8,800) | ARS $5,654 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 652,074 Gs (ARS $18,654) | ARS $18,787 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455,717 Gs (ARS $13,037) | ARS $5,514 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 13% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 66,837,200 Gs (ARS $1,912,062) | ARS $2,117,760 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,745 Gs (ARS $250) | ARS $108 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,162 Gs (ARS $5,097) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 48,040 Gs (ARS $1,374) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 136% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| Asunción | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22,518 Gs (ARS $644) | ARS $280 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49,476 Gs (ARS $1,415) | ARS $484 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120,190 Gs (ARS $3,438) | ARS $2,048 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,071 Gs (ARS $774) | ARS $243 | + 218% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,019 Gs (ARS $659) | ARS $185 | + 255% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,482 Gs (ARS $700) | ARS $355 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,941 Gs (ARS $313) | ARS $171 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,886 Gs (ARS $369) | ARS $194 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73,156 Gs (ARS $2,093) | ARS $1,145 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 88% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Asunción | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 130,235 Gs (ARS $3,726) | ARS $1,111 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75,173 Gs (ARS $2,151) | ARS $973 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,277 Gs (ARS $4,557) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 253,441 Gs (ARS $7,250) | ARS $1,141 | + 536% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,910 Gs (ARS $1,285) | ARS $515 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,795 Gs (ARS $681) | ARS $382 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,286 Gs (ARS $409) | ARS $314 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,824,590 Gs (ARS $138,021) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 908 Gs (ARS $26) | ARS $10 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 288,100 Gs (ARS $8,242) | ARS $1,859 | + 343% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,002 Gs (ARS $286) | ARS $251 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 689 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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