Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 39% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 59% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,726 (COL$80,293) | COL$35,144 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,716 (COL$49,263) | COL$30,249 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,513 (COL$17,486) | COL$11,256 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,553 (COL$6,017) | COL$5,142 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,440 (COL$13,327) | COL$9,840 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,527 (COL$9,790) | COL$4,157 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $8,026 (COL$31,094) | COL$14,225 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,601 (COL$10,076) | COL$8,963 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,123 (COL$4,351) | COL$4,690 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,683 (COL$6,521) | COL$4,375 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $9,390 (COL$36,380) | COL$50,462 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,354 (COL$12,995) | COL$7,218 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,187 (COL$4,599) | COL$3,780 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,077,020 (COL$4,172,516) | COL$4,146,800 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $752,298 (COL$2,914,501) | COL$2,472,050 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,789 (COL$378,849) | COL$346,181 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $695,589 (COL$2,694,803) | COL$2,716,970 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $444,212 (COL$1,720,935) | COL$1,493,330 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $61,446 (COL$238,049) | COL$229,897 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,925 (COL$81,065) | COL$74,632 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $430,954 (COL$1,669,572) | COL$1,508,520 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $280,105 (COL$1,085,163) | COL$426,318 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,964 (COL$30,854) | COL$23,964 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,918 (COL$19,055) | COL$15,038 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 91% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $108,547 (COL$420,525) | COL$241,076 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $84,090 (COL$325,776) | COL$143,880 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $136,810 (COL$530,020) | COL$372,060 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $139,318 (COL$539,736) | COL$303,953 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,234,000 (COL$124,878,720) | COL$73,091,300 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,378 (COL$5,338) | COL$4,131 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $26,289 (COL$101,847) | COL$153,225 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $15,854 (COL$61,419) | COL$24,015 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 33% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,469 (COL$25,060) | COL$21,290 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $14,340 (COL$55,556) | COL$34,723 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $29,233 (COL$113,254) | COL$109,859 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,293 (COL$28,253) | COL$17,240 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,606 (COL$10,097) | COL$13,279 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,606 (COL$25,594) | COL$17,349 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,380 (COL$13,094) | COL$7,659 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,554 (COL$13,769) | COL$6,617 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $24,323 (COL$94,229) | COL$37,925 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 125% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $38,251 (COL$148,190) | COL$69,999 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $57,972 (COL$224,589) | COL$29,652 | + 657% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $71,995 (COL$278,920) | COL$129,956 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $64,755 (COL$250,869) | COL$150,827 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $13,609 (COL$52,723) | COL$39,631 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,817 (COL$22,537) | COL$11,290 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $6,089 (COL$23,590) | COL$5,351 | + 341% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $875,595 (COL$3,392,169) | COL$2,660,460 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $332 (COL$1,285) | COL$255 | + 404% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $38,849 (COL$150,506) | COL$129,949 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,600 (COL$17,820) | COL$9,497 | + 88% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,369 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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