Cost of living in Argentina compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 55% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (95,038 Gs) | 47,563 Gs | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (62,918 Gs) | 32,791 Gs | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (20,678 Gs) | 13,062 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (8,146 Gs) | 6,653 Gs | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (20,378 Gs) | 14,233 Gs | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (13,326 Gs) | 10,061 Gs | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (30,667 Gs) | 20,530 Gs | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (13,450 Gs) | 14,386 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (8,802 Gs) | 8,927 Gs | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (9,890 Gs) | 6,111 Gs | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (42,446 Gs) | 44,575 Gs | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (15,252 Gs) | 11,492 Gs | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (5,350 Gs) | 3,093 Gs | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (4,934,708 Gs) | 4,816,750 Gs | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (3,074,450 Gs) | 2,753,730 Gs | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (385,772 Gs) | 470,063 Gs | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (3,351,580 Gs) | 3,449,390 Gs | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (2,486,454 Gs) | 2,148,290 Gs | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (340,446 Gs) | 272,595 Gs | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (97,222 Gs) | 120,199 Gs | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (2,671,026 Gs) | 2,604,630 Gs | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (1,573,020 Gs) | 1,260,850 Gs | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (37,017 Gs) | 39,143 Gs | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (38,466 Gs) | 26,134 Gs | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 32% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (586,345 Gs) | 348,731 Gs | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (347,347 Gs) | 312,693 Gs | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (879,561 Gs) | 654,847 Gs | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (801,293 Gs) | 459,554 Gs | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (173,625,565 Gs) | 93,742,500 Gs | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (6,005 Gs) | 8,255 Gs | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (176,166 Gs) | 223,310 Gs | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (40,010 Gs) | 25,235 Gs | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (66,339 Gs) | 56,204 Gs | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (126,520 Gs) | 130,840 Gs | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (33,171 Gs) | 25,522 Gs | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (18,537 Gs) | 25,399 Gs | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (29,640 Gs) | 27,175 Gs | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (17,118 Gs) | 10,480 Gs | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (14,773 Gs) | 15,693 Gs | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (66,686 Gs) | 75,343 Gs | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Argentina | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (163,092 Gs) | 93,615 Gs | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (70,538 Gs) | 78,299 Gs | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (283,006 Gs) | 138,056 Gs | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (321,478 Gs) | 204,741 Gs | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (59,422 Gs) | 47,528 Gs | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (31,551 Gs) | 20,868 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (23,035 Gs) | 16,887 Gs | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (7,248,621 Gs) | 7,009,490 Gs | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (1,223 Gs) | 5,000 Gs | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (190,739 Gs) | 224,116 Gs | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (20,494 Gs) | 10,502 Gs | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,044 prices entered by 1,031 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Paraguay
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