Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,991 (R$ 104) | R$ 42 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,357 (R$ 49) | R$ 34 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $854 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $305 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $947 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $659 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,286 (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $751 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $273 (R$ 5.70) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $427 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,700 (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $563 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $232 (R$ 4.85) | R$ 5.56 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $204,338 (R$ 4,266) | R$ 4,960 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $121,936 (R$ 2,546) | R$ 3,511 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,073 (R$ 294) | R$ 549 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $162,944 (R$ 3,402) | R$ 3,633 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $101,346 (R$ 2,116) | R$ 2,162 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,895 (R$ 144) | R$ 353 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,179 (R$ 108) | R$ 96 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $111,722 (R$ 2,332) | R$ 2,096 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $53,544 (R$ 1,118) | R$ 695 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,806 (R$ 59) | R$ 28 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,462 (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 36% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,752 (R$ 475) | R$ 266 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,702 (R$ 244) | R$ 248 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,173 (R$ 860) | R$ 466 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,193 (R$ 902) | R$ 344 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,945,470 (R$ 165,878) | R$ 112,919 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $228 (R$ 4.76) | R$ 5.49 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,426 (R$ 51) | R$ 247 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,093 (R$ 44) | R$ 42 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,147 (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,822 (R$ 38) | R$ 50 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,255 (R$ 110) | R$ 269 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,109 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,182 (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $620 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $753 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.41 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,120 (R$ 44) | R$ 69 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,943 (R$ 145) | R$ 135 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,453 (R$ 72) | R$ 81 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,205 (R$ 255) | R$ 267 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,494 (R$ 156) | R$ 215 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,919 (R$ 40) | R$ 34 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,016 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $909 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $334,200 (R$ 6,977) | R$ 5,045 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 (R$ 0.94) | R$ 1.41 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,605 (R$ 201) | R$ 139 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $982 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,728 prices entered by 775 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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