Cost of living in Argentina compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,679 (86,193 Gs) | 48,492 Gs | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,098 (56,367 Gs) | 32,652 Gs | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $392 (20,101 Gs) | 10,544 Gs | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $150 (7,704 Gs) | 6,167 Gs | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $312 (16,020 Gs) | 12,115 Gs | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $224 (11,474 Gs) | 12,201 Gs | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $687 (35,289 Gs) | 16,732 Gs | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $222 (11,415 Gs) | 11,015 Gs | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $114 (5,839 Gs) | 7,295 Gs | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $197 (10,131 Gs) | 7,254 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $754 (38,697 Gs) | 54,512 Gs | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $264 (13,540 Gs) | 12,324 Gs | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $93 (4,751 Gs) | 2,707 Gs | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $91,985 (4,721,774 Gs) | 3,583,030 Gs | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $58,081 (2,981,402 Gs) | 1,793,230 Gs | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,988 (358,693 Gs) | 303,268 Gs | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $59,840 (3,071,710 Gs) | 3,800,650 Gs | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $38,630 (1,982,946 Gs) | 2,250,490 Gs | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,659 (290,479 Gs) | 575,093 Gs | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,546 (130,669 Gs) | 109,961 Gs | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $57,658 (2,959,699 Gs) | 2,420,430 Gs | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,671 (1,728,381 Gs) | 1,149,020 Gs | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $782 (40,156 Gs) | 24,869 Gs | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $560 (28,726 Gs) | 38,440 Gs | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 91% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $11,044 (566,909 Gs) | 276,779 Gs | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,995 (359,051 Gs) | 214,496 Gs | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,036 (1,028,460 Gs) | 496,470 Gs | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $16,351 (839,312 Gs) | 325,152 Gs | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,395,740 (225,641,637 Gs) | 75,186,000 Gs | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $133 (6,820 Gs) | 8,542 Gs | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,610 (133,995 Gs) | 175,600 Gs | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $656 (33,686 Gs) | 30,038 Gs | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,113 (57,116 Gs) | 69,194 Gs | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,237 (114,832 Gs) | 118,663 Gs | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $506 (25,973 Gs) | 42,177 Gs | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $358 (18,392 Gs) | 17,819 Gs | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $422 (21,659 Gs) | 26,950 Gs | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $260 (13,342 Gs) | 12,349 Gs | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $257 (13,174 Gs) | 12,754 Gs | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,189 (61,031 Gs) | 87,192 Gs | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,987 (153,320 Gs) | 67,678 Gs | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,403 (72,029 Gs) | 58,715 Gs | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,760 (193,001 Gs) | 141,264 Gs | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,739 (243,257 Gs) | 174,370 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $874 (44,872 Gs) | 38,882 Gs | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $395 (20,298 Gs) | 23,367 Gs | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $365 (18,739 Gs) | 9,792 Gs | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $105,177 (5,398,934 Gs) | 5,300,420 Gs | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (1,368 Gs) | 1,893 Gs | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,920 (201,231 Gs) | 184,517 Gs | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $397 (20,363 Gs) | 10,694 Gs | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,324 prices entered by 1,220 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Paraguay
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