Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $27,042 ($21) | $21 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,626 ($11) | $12 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $5,024 ($3.98) | $4.86 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,649 ($1.31) | $1.25 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,644 ($2.89) | $6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,047 ($1.62) | $5.56 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $10,455 ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,664 ($2.11) | $3.96 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,086 ($0.86) | $2.10 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,447 ($1.94) | $4.96 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $9,546 ($8) | $21 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,937 ($3.12) | $3.84 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,859 ($1.47) | $2.36 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,419,280 ($1,125) | $2,671 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $986,467 ($782) | $1,819 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $101,003 ($80) | $347 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $677,382 ($537) | $1,885 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $627,830 ($498) | $1,399 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $78,596 ($62) | $161 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,559 ($16) | $44 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $693,935 ($550) | $255 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $197,143 ($156) | $139 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,645 ($5.27) | $13 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,856 ($5.43) | $27 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $117,892 ($93) | $45 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $58,105 ($46) | $41 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $131,703 ($104) | $127 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $103,150 ($82) | $150 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,935,900 ($26,109) | $27,332 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,321 ($1.05) | $0.87 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $40,457 ($32) | $100 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $19,514 ($15) | $27 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,987 ($12) | $8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $38,110 ($30) | $20 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $33,489 ($27) | $85 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $12,320 ($10) | $10 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $5,932 ($4.70) | $3.03 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $7,454 ($5.91) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $4,217 ($3.34) | $4.02 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,745 ($2.97) | $2.35 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,041 ($13) | $36 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $40,516 ($32) | $72 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $28,100 ($22) | $30 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $50,694 ($40) | $323 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $58,836 ($47) | $157 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,175 ($10) | $13 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,193 ($4.12) | $5.31 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $5,061 ($4.01) | $6 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,007,870 ($799) | $311 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $683 ($0.54) | $0.19 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,768 ($33) | $71 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,746 ($3.76) | $13 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,381 prices entered by 259 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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