- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs São Paulo, Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $214 (R$ 21) | R$ 34 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $76 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (R$ 2.87) | R$ 3.32 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $50 (R$ 5.00) | R$ 8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $39 (R$ 3.84) | R$ 5.28 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $119 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (R$ 2.22) | R$ 3.42 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $37 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 4.76 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $175 (R$ 17) | R$ 42 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $61 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (R$ 1.96) | R$ 3.63 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,785 (R$ 2,268) | R$ 4,079 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $16,403 (R$ 1,633) | R$ 2,613 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,026 (R$ 401) | R$ 923 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $17,640 (R$ 1,756) | R$ 3,035 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,386 (R$ 1,133) | R$ 1,869 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,581 (R$ 257) | R$ 383 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $820 (R$ 82) | R$ 78 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,987 (R$ 1,193) | R$ 1,734 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,598 (R$ 458) | R$ 452 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $230 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $140 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,037 (R$ 203) | R$ 251 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,613 (R$ 161) | R$ 189 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,469 (R$ 246) | R$ 372 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,428 (R$ 242) | R$ 294 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $548,543 (R$ 54,598) | R$ 84,305 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $30 (R$ 2.99) | R$ 4.13 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $582 (R$ 58) | R$ 217 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $264 (R$ 26) | R$ 34 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110 (R$ 11) | R$ 20 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $224 (R$ 22) | R$ 50 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $646 (R$ 64) | R$ 266 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $60 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 12 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $95 (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $51 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 5.98 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $63 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.63 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $240 (R$ 24) | R$ 53 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $587 (R$ 58) | R$ 119 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $375 (R$ 37) | R$ 60 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,876 (R$ 187) | R$ 253 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,157 (R$ 115) | R$ 209 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $159 (R$ 16) | R$ 28 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $76 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $103 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,377 (R$ 1,929) | R$ 2,851 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (R$ 0.68) | R$ 1.20 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,298 (R$ 129) | R$ 151 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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