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Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Caracas, Venezuela
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $215 (1,715 Bs.S.) | 1,107 Bs.S. | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $167 (1,336 Bs.S.) | 1,118 Bs.S. | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $77 (612 Bs.S.) | 497 Bs.S. | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (231 Bs.S.) | 145 Bs.S. | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $51 (407 Bs.S.) | 584 Bs.S. | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (304 Bs.S.) | 758 Bs.S. | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $119 (951 Bs.S.) | 550 Bs.S. | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (331 Bs.S.) | 450 Bs.S. | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (177 Bs.S.) | 215 Bs.S. | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $37 (297 Bs.S.) | 252 Bs.S. | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $178 (1,424 Bs.S.) | 150 Bs.S. | + 849% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $61 (489 Bs.S.) | 451 Bs.S. | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (158 Bs.S.) | 121 Bs.S. | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,942 (183,314 Bs.S.) | 547,666 Bs.S. | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $16,403 (131,066 Bs.S.) | 280,956 Bs.S. | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,006 (32,010 Bs.S.) | 50,309 Bs.S. | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $17,640 (140,948 Bs.S.) | 230,544 Bs.S. | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,386 (90,973 Bs.S.) | 232,185 Bs.S. | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,581 (20,625 Bs.S.) | 61,467 Bs.S. | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $820 (6,552 Bs.S.) | 6,107 Bs.S. | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,987 (95,783 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,598 (36,741 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $230 (1,840 Bs.S.) | 4,800 Bs.S. | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $140 (1,119 Bs.S.) | 5,882 Bs.S. | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 2% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,037 (16,278 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,613 (12,888 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,469 (19,726 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,428 (19,404 Bs.S.) | 25,000 Bs.S. | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 67% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $548,543 (4,383,005 Bs.S.) | 2,266,670 Bs.S. | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $30 (240 Bs.S.) | 49 Bs.S. | + 393% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $582 (4,650 Bs.S.) | 3,571 Bs.S. | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $264 (2,109 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110 (877 Bs.S.) | 4,000 Bs.S. | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $224 (1,792 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $646 (5,165 Bs.S.) | 25,801 Bs.S. | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (779 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $60 (477 Bs.S.) | 250 Bs.S. | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $95 (755 Bs.S.) | 500 Bs.S. | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $51 (407 Bs.S.) | 157 Bs.S. | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $63 (501 Bs.S.) | 450 Bs.S. | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $240 (1,920 Bs.S.) | 5,987 Bs.S. | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 21% more expensive than in Caracas (Venezuela) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $587 (4,690 Bs.S.) | 1,500 Bs.S. | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $374 (2,989 Bs.S.) | 2,436 Bs.S. | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,876 (14,993 Bs.S.) | 17,418 Bs.S. | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,157 (9,246 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $159 (1,271 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $76 (607 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $103 (821 Bs.S.) | 476 Bs.S. | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,377 (154,828 Bs.S.) | 159,273 Bs.S. | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (55 Bs.S.) | 8 Bs.S. | + 626% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,298 (10,369 Bs.S.) | 16,202 Bs.S. | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (516 Bs.S.) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,344 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Caracas (Venezuela)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,500,000 Bs.S.
in Caracas
you would need to make just about 1,227,925 Bs.S.
(ARS $153,678)
in Buenos Aires.
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