Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 32% 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 $1,757 (R$ 73) | R$ 39 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,050 (R$ 44) | R$ 32 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $403 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $130 (R$ 5.40) | R$ 4.71 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $280 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $249 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $661 (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $242 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $100 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 5.62 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $213 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.90 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $960 (R$ 40) | R$ 51 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $259 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $116 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 4.12 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% 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 $109,457 (R$ 4,561) | R$ 4,469 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $69,247 (R$ 2,886) | R$ 3,252 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,454 (R$ 311) | R$ 525 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $65,335 (R$ 2,723) | R$ 3,494 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $44,935 (R$ 1,872) | R$ 2,317 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,981 (R$ 166) | R$ 850 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,244 (R$ 93) | R$ 79 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $65,360 (R$ 2,724) | R$ 1,895 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,837 (R$ 1,577) | R$ 675 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $695 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $554 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 48% 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 $10,975 (R$ 457) | R$ 289 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $7,382 (R$ 308) | R$ 254 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $19,929 (R$ 830) | R$ 387 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $18,681 (R$ 778) | R$ 316 | + 147% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 37% 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 $4,417,240 (R$ 184,068) | R$ 114,312 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $121 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,690 (R$ 70) | R$ 281 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $834 (R$ 35) | R$ 92 | - 62% | |
| 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 $388 (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $952 (R$ 40) | R$ 60 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,337 (R$ 139) | R$ 285 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $578 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $299 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $602 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $357 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.71 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $241 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,449 (R$ 60) | R$ 70 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% 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 $3,120 (R$ 130) | R$ 127 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,236 (R$ 51) | R$ 71 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,050 (R$ 127) | R$ 386 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,748 (R$ 198) | R$ 259 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $739 (R$ 31) | R$ 33 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $486 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $453 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $101,906 (R$ 4,246) | R$ 3,825 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $35 (R$ 1.45) | R$ 0.88 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,311 (R$ 180) | R$ 135 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $295 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,862 prices entered by 1,002 different people.
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