Cost of living in Argentina compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 122% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,623 (176,574 Gs) | 55,484 Gs | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,597 (101,632 Gs) | 37,343 Gs | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,185 (31,281 Gs) | 15,112 Gs | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,583 (11,829 Gs) | 6,853 Gs | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,662 (27,373 Gs) | 14,769 Gs | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,779 (20,769 Gs) | 14,191 Gs | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,041 (45,152 Gs) | 21,236 Gs | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,557 (19,109 Gs) | 13,852 Gs | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,605 (11,996 Gs) | 8,531 Gs | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,044 (15,276 Gs) | 6,644 Gs | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,392 (55,250 Gs) | 57,162 Gs | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,393 (25,365 Gs) | 13,739 Gs | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,013 (7,571 Gs) | 2,233 Gs | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $986,672 (7,374,936 Gs) | 5,104,250 Gs | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $593,244 (4,434,236 Gs) | 2,919,660 Gs | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,954 (732,159 Gs) | 271,125 Gs | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $653,318 (4,883,263 Gs) | 2,704,580 Gs | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $437,429 (3,269,588 Gs) | 1,809,640 Gs | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $64,317 (480,739 Gs) | 165,092 Gs | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,253 (151,385 Gs) | 95,719 Gs | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $409,842 (3,063,387 Gs) | 1,876,020 Gs | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $233,066 (1,742,065 Gs) | 874,120 Gs | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $9,006 (67,314 Gs) | 35,452 Gs | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,044 (45,174 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 103% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $108,834 (813,486 Gs) | 370,415 Gs | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,625 (535,367 Gs) | 272,470 Gs | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,565 (1,125,407 Gs) | 703,722 Gs | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $135,557 (1,013,229 Gs) | 358,269 Gs | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 35% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $27,674,400 (206,853,886 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,233 (9,215 Gs) | 7,788 Gs | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,335 (294,013 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 91% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (64,066 Gs) | 45,894 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (119,832 Gs) | 43,573 Gs | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,720 (214,666 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (56,048 Gs) | 46,249 Gs | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,285 (32,027 Gs) | 19,467 Gs | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,751 (42,982 Gs) | 32,729 Gs | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,530 (26,385 Gs) | 9,895 Gs | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,759 (28,096 Gs) | 11,954 Gs | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,833 (125,821 Gs) | 42,883 Gs | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 91% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $36,729 (274,530 Gs) | 91,709 Gs | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $24,978 (186,698 Gs) | 80,079 Gs | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,924 (455,378 Gs) | 149,342 Gs | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $73,218 (547,273 Gs) | 236,696 Gs | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $11,515 (86,073 Gs) | 95,112 Gs | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,736 (42,878 Gs) | 24,542 Gs | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,152 (31,034 Gs) | 9,149 Gs | + 239% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,039,470 (7,769,578 Gs) | 6,000,000 Gs | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $592 (4,426 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,574 (265,896 Gs) | 168,863 Gs | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,977 (29,723 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,580 prices entered by 579 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 77% more expensive than in Paraguay
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