Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Córdoba (Argentina)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Córdoba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,991 | ARS $2,935 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,357 | ARS $2,025 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $854 | ARS $846 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $303 | ARS $324 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $917 | ARS $851 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $629 | ARS $553 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,338 | ARS $826 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $720 | ARS $585 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $281 | ARS $276 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $427 | ARS $355 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,700 | ARS $1,858 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $561 | ARS $610 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $232 | ARS $172 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 47% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Córdoba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $204,338 | ARS $127,615 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $121,936 | ARS $87,308 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,073 | ARS $11,245 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $162,064 | ARS $105,145 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $97,931 | ARS $66,356 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,895 | ARS $9,187 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $6,943 | ARS $3,030 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $111,722 | ARS $121,870 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $53,544 | ARS $99,950 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,806 | ARS $1,090 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,462 | ARS $812 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Córdoba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,752 | ARS $22,438 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $14,757 | ARS $13,849 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,173 | ARS $31,282 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,193 | ARS $28,537 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Córdoba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,945,470 | ARS $13,817,600 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $225 | ARS $256 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,426 | ARS $5,952 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,230 | ARS $1,846 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Córdoba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,119 | ARS $1,013 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,822 | ARS $1,251 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,255 | ARS $4,024 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 | ARS $1,143 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $902 | ARS $1,027 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,182 | ARS $917 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $620 | ARS $708 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $753 | ARS $495 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,120 | ARS $3,149 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Córdoba (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Córdoba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,802 | ARS $5,115 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,453 | ARS $2,725 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,205 | ARS $5,774 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,494 | ARS $6,570 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,919 | ARS $1,438 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,016 | ARS $1,180 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $909 | ARS $739 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $334,200 | ARS $84,587 | + 295% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 | ARS $184 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,605 | ARS $7,341 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $982 | ARS $599 | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,918 prices entered by 561 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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