Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Medellín, Colombia
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $671 (COL$26,127) | COL$19,985 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $468 (COL$18,203) | COL$17,092 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $165 (COL$6,434) | COL$7,425 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (COL$2,512) | COL$2,441 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (COL$5,820) | COL$5,610 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (COL$3,539) | COL$2,462 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $294 (COL$11,461) | COL$7,707 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $107 (COL$4,148) | COL$5,398 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (COL$1,986) | COL$2,243 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (COL$3,303) | COL$3,035 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $302 (COL$11,751) | COL$35,688 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $150 (COL$5,825) | COL$4,442 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (COL$1,709) | COL$2,509 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,046 (COL$1,792,864) | COL$2,499,000 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $32,518 (COL$1,266,118) | COL$1,331,360 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,193 (COL$163,273) | COL$236,358 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,336 (COL$1,297,983) | COL$1,720,270 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,528 (COL$838,222) | COL$902,667 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (COL$121,774) | COL$150,542 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,442 (COL$56,151) | COL$79,857 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,599 (COL$1,425,013) | COL$1,195,620 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,284 (COL$634,020) | COL$329,162 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $384 (COL$14,959) | COL$17,193 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (COL$9,745) | COL$10,890 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,113 (COL$160,131) | COL$156,365 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,788 (COL$108,547) | COL$108,957 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,670 (COL$298,655) | COL$269,292 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,748 (COL$223,821) | COL$228,926 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,171,490 (COL$84,549,953) | COL$62,197,600 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (COL$2,726) | COL$2,472 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,297 (COL$50,509) | COL$137,856 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $431 (COL$16,793) | COL$19,940 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $302 (COL$11,768) | COL$11,527 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $601 (COL$23,395) | COL$12,854 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,286 (COL$50,068) | COL$62,534 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $294 (COL$11,450) | COL$19,641 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (COL$6,354) | COL$14,646 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $255 (COL$9,921) | COL$15,393 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $123 (COL$4,787) | COL$6,363 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $147 (COL$5,730) | COL$6,170 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $633 (COL$24,642) | COL$22,274 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,444 (COL$56,211) | COL$40,607 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $734 (COL$28,580) | COL$23,610 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,601 (COL$101,284) | COL$84,719 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,300 (COL$89,559) | COL$74,777 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $399 (COL$15,528) | COL$20,371 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $204 (COL$7,952) | COL$9,214 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $164 (COL$6,398) | COL$3,472 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $64,571 (COL$2,514,176) | COL$1,911,020 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (COL$709) | COL$207 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,331 (COL$90,767) | COL$89,900 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (COL$7,047) | COL$7,633 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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