Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 15% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,158 ($22) | $17 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,767 ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $611 ($3.29) | $4.57 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $226 ($1.22) | $0.95 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $487 ($2.63) | $3.06 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $308 ($1.66) | $4.23 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $823 ($4.44) | $9 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $544 ($2.93) | $3.38 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $280 ($1.51) | $1.38 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $268 ($1.44) | $2.49 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,255 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $445 ($2.40) | $2.88 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $155 ($0.83) | $2.12 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $181,565 ($979) | $2,018 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $111,903 ($603) | $1,676 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,850 ($42) | $188 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $148,724 ($802) | $1,477 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $71,324 ($385) | $1,028 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,951 ($37) | $163 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,663 ($20) | $53 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $91,870 ($495) | $321 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,926 ($199) | $158 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,782 ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,005 ($5.42) | $25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 76% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $18,128 ($98) | $56 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,108 ($65) | $34 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $30,117 ($162) | $86 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,737 ($144) | $117 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,039,770 ($32,561) | $22,998 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $187 ($1.01) | $1.22 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,148 ($17) | $35 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,816 ($10) | $21 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,500 ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,456 ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,349 ($18) | $194 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $886 ($4.78) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $444 ($2.39) | $4.74 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $687 ($3.70) | $5.78 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $457 ($2.46) | $6 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $438 ($2.36) | $1.99 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,889 ($10) | $17 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,910 ($26) | $51 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,008 ($11) | $23 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,420 ($29) | $219 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,398 ($45) | $107 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,823 ($10) | $10 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $853 ($4.60) | $4.85 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $766 ($4.13) | $6 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $276,197 ($1,489) | $469 | + 217% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 ($0.31) | $0.22 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,355 ($45) | $44 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $521 ($2.81) | $8 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,447 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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