Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 76% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 91% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 91% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,400 (S/. 63) | S/. 19 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,967 (S/. 36) | S/. 15 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $654 (S/. 12) | S/. 7 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $257 (S/. 4.73) | S/. 5.02 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $613 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.51 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $380 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.26 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $946 (S/. 17) | S/. 10 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $614 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.64 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $295 (S/. 5.43) | S/. 2.34 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $376 (S/. 7) | S/. 8 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,383 (S/. 25) | S/. 30 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $505 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $196 (S/. 3.60) | S/. 2.05 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 72% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $189,192 (S/. 3,478) | S/. 2,013 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $123,314 (S/. 2,267) | S/. 883 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $11,452 (S/. 211) | S/. 123 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $157,542 (S/. 2,896) | S/. 1,284 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $86,736 (S/. 1,595) | S/. 769 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $15,495 (S/. 285) | S/. 83 | + 242% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,916 (S/. 72) | S/. 68 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $98,594 (S/. 1,813) | S/. 1,261 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $38,204 (S/. 702) | S/. 413 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,836 (S/. 34) | S/. 29 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $919 (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 167% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $23,837 (S/. 438) | S/. 154 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,167 (S/. 224) | S/. 88 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $34,890 (S/. 641) | S/. 217 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $35,277 (S/. 649) | S/. 248 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 27% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,114,050 (S/. 112,408) | S/. 39,581 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $228 (S/. 4.19) | S/. 4.34 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,501 (S/. 46) | S/. 70 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,817 (S/. 33) | S/. 27 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $848 (S/. 16) | S/. 7 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,512 (S/. 28) | S/. 26 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,923 (S/. 54) | S/. 64 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $854 (S/. 16) | S/. 24 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $462 (S/. 8) | S/. 11 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $710 (S/. 13) | S/. 15 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $537 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.45 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $413 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.58 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,860 (S/. 34) | S/. 21 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 120% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,807 (S/. 107) | S/. 41 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,583 (S/. 47) | S/. 27 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $9,728 (S/. 179) | S/. 97 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,268 (S/. 134) | S/. 84 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,992 (S/. 37) | S/. 28 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $792 (S/. 15) | S/. 14 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $823 (S/. 15) | S/. 7 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $432,030 (S/. 7,943) | S/. 1,969 | + 303% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (S/. 1.05) | S/. 0.61 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,931 (S/. 164) | S/. 120 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $763 (S/. 14) | S/. 12 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,537 prices entered by 509 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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