Cost of living in Argentina compared to Paraguay
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $653 (44,886 Gs) | 62,718 Gs | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $472 (32,437 Gs) | 31,283 Gs | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (10,747 Gs) | 9,420 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (4,696 Gs) | 5,200 Gs | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (10,051 Gs) | 11,605 Gs | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (6,158 Gs) | 9,378 Gs | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $285 (19,571 Gs) | 13,891 Gs | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (7,475 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (3,546 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (5,663 Gs) | 5,579 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (19,915 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (10,101 Gs) | 11,117 Gs | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (2,721 Gs) | 2,742 Gs | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,420 (2,639,451 Gs) | 5,666,850 Gs | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,899 (1,710,527 Gs) | 1,990,060 Gs | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,436 (304,742 Gs) | 318,577 Gs | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,601 (1,827,447 Gs) | 3,234,910 Gs | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,333 (1,190,759 Gs) | 1,878,660 Gs | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,534 (242,766 Gs) | 318,468 Gs | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,441 (98,981 Gs) | 86,486 Gs | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,634 (2,516,712 Gs) | 1,790,100 Gs | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,944 (1,095,342 Gs) | 992,189 Gs | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (24,869 Gs) | 21,724 Gs | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (18,593 Gs) | 27,548 Gs | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,097 (281,479 Gs) | 256,810 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,642 (181,527 Gs) | 198,423 Gs | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,511 (515,994 Gs) | 433,758 Gs | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,205 (426,276 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,102,690 (144,454,252 Gs) | 74,304,900 Gs | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (4,968 Gs) | 5,712 Gs | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,643 (112,876 Gs) | 146,631 Gs | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $297 (20,430 Gs) | 25,989 Gs | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $631 (43,348 Gs) | 38,307 Gs | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,245 (85,542 Gs) | 125,587 Gs | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (19,081 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (11,704 Gs) | 14,890 Gs | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (15,679 Gs) | 21,386 Gs | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (8,164 Gs) | 6,254 Gs | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $136 (9,327 Gs) | 10,088 Gs | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $523 (35,901 Gs) | 42,465 Gs | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (94,566 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $701 (48,129 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (160,379 Gs) | 115,724 Gs | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (157,873 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $430 (29,549 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (11,828 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (11,074 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (4,662,060 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (1,305 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,067 (142,023 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (12,452 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Paraguay
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