- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Venezuela
- Buenos Aires
- Caracas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina compared to Caracas, Venezuela
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $200 (344 Bs.S.) | 1,107 Bs.S. | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $157 (270 Bs.S.) | 760 Bs.S. | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $74 (127 Bs.S.) | 452 Bs.S. | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (48 Bs.S.) | 145 Bs.S. | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $48 (83 Bs.S.) | 69 Bs.S. | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (64 Bs.S.) | 825 Bs.S. | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $118 (203 Bs.S.) | 309 Bs.S. | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (71 Bs.S.) | 450 Bs.S. | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (38 Bs.S.) | 215 Bs.S. | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $37 (63 Bs.S.) | 252 Bs.S. | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $171 (294 Bs.S.) | 150 Bs.S. | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $58 (100 Bs.S.) | 369 Bs.S. | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (32 Bs.S.) | 107 Bs.S. | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 90% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 90% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,657 (38,904 Bs.S.) | 622,253 Bs.S. | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $16,431 (28,213 Bs.S.) | 318,049 Bs.S. | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,855 (6,620 Bs.S.) | 50,309 Bs.S. | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $16,915 (29,045 Bs.S.) | 55,564 Bs.S. | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,467 (19,690 Bs.S.) | 232,185 Bs.S. | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,614 (4,488 Bs.S.) | 48,829 Bs.S. | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $796 (1,366 Bs.S.) | 7,665 Bs.S. | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,141 (20,848 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,152 (7,130 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $232 (399 Bs.S.) | 6,000 Bs.S. | - 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $132 (227 Bs.S.) | 7,511 Bs.S. | - 97% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,906 (3,273 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,463 (2,512 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,428 (4,169 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,377 (4,082 Bs.S.) | 25,000 Bs.S. | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $524,655 (900,893 Bs.S.) | 1,701,590 Bs.S. | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $27 (47 Bs.S.) | 59 Bs.S. | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $544 (934 Bs.S.) | 4,421 Bs.S. | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $299 (513 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 88% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110 (188 Bs.S.) | 4,000 Bs.S. | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $224 (385 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $646 (1,110 Bs.S.) | 25,801 Bs.S. | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $89 (153 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $59 (102 Bs.S.) | 250 Bs.S. | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $89 (152 Bs.S.) | 500 Bs.S. | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $51 (87 Bs.S.) | 157 Bs.S. | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $62 (106 Bs.S.) | 450 Bs.S. | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $225 (386 Bs.S.) | 5,987 Bs.S. | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $553 (950 Bs.S.) | 1,500 Bs.S. | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $361 (620 Bs.S.) | 3,714 Bs.S. | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,654 (2,841 Bs.S.) | 17,418 Bs.S. | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,123 (1,928 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $155 (266 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $74 (127 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $98 (168 Bs.S.) | 476 Bs.S. | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $17,681 (30,360 Bs.S.) | 120,000 Bs.S. | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (12 Bs.S.) | 7 Bs.S. | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,248 (2,142 Bs.S.) | 22,266 Bs.S. | - 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (111 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,231 prices entered by 596 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.717
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ARS
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,850,000 Bs.S.
in Caracas
you would need to make just about 357,680 Bs.S.
(ARS $208,303)
in Buenos Aires.
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