Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,991 ($21) | $9 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,357 ($10) | $7 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $854 ($3.56) | $3.52 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $305 ($1.27) | $1.67 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $947 ($3.94) | $2.57 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $659 ($2.74) | $4.14 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,286 ($5.35) | $3.71 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $751 ($3.13) | $3.47 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $273 ($1.14) | $3.63 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $427 ($1.78) | $2.56 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,700 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $563 ($2.34) | $1.51 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $232 ($0.97) | $1.45 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 23% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $204,338 ($851) | $943 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $121,936 ($508) | $586 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,073 ($59) | $241 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $162,944 ($678) | $616 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $101,346 ($422) | $471 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,895 ($29) | $123 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,179 ($22) | $43 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $111,722 ($465) | $272 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $53,544 ($223) | $79 | + 181% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,806 ($12) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,462 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 71% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,752 ($95) | $40 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,702 ($49) | $37 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,173 ($171) | $80 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,193 ($180) | $82 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 4% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,945,470 ($33,080) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $228 ($0.95) | $0.69 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,426 ($10) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,093 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,147 ($4.77) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,822 ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,255 ($22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 ($5.01) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,109 ($4.62) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,182 ($4.92) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $620 ($2.58) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $753 ($3.13) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,120 ($9) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,943 ($29) | $41 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,453 ($14) | $13 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,205 ($51) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,494 ($31) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,919 ($8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,016 ($4.23) | $2.83 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $909 ($3.79) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $334,200 ($1,391) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 ($0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,605 ($40) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $982 ($4.09) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,080 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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