Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% cheaper 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 $666 (R$ 35) | R$ 34 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $484 (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $175 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (R$ 3.57) | R$ 4.18 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $154 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $95 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $322 (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $117 (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $53 (R$ 2.84) | R$ 5.12 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $89 (R$ 4.74) | R$ 5.06 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $320 (R$ 17) | R$ 46 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $156 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $47 (R$ 2.47) | R$ 4.06 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 30% 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 $48,868 (R$ 2,596) | R$ 4,057 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $34,673 (R$ 1,842) | R$ 2,661 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,287 (R$ 228) | R$ 452 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $34,955 (R$ 1,857) | R$ 3,396 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $23,035 (R$ 1,224) | R$ 1,870 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,982 (R$ 158) | R$ 311 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,623 (R$ 86) | R$ 78 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $39,381 (R$ 2,092) | R$ 1,713 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,061 (R$ 959) | R$ 491 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $402 (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $255 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,391 (R$ 233) | R$ 247 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,973 (R$ 158) | R$ 208 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,418 (R$ 447) | R$ 348 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,459 (R$ 343) | R$ 268 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 40% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,389,290 (R$ 126,930) | R$ 100,163 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $76 (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.72 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,336 (R$ 71) | R$ 260 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $433 (R$ 23) | R$ 33 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than 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 $314 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $724 (R$ 38) | R$ 49 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,320 (R$ 70) | R$ 198 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $304 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $173 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $256 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $127 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $147 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.31 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $663 (R$ 35) | R$ 54 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | São Paulo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,521 (R$ 81) | R$ 119 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $825 (R$ 44) | R$ 67 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,542 (R$ 135) | R$ 246 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,390 (R$ 127) | R$ 198 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $406 (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $212 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $181 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $68,019 (R$ 3,613) | R$ 3,681 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $16 (R$ 0.85) | R$ 1.16 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,428 (R$ 129) | R$ 150 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $189 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2021.
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