Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 10% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)

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WARNING!  This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,716 prices entered by 419 different people.
WARNING! WARNING! Buenos Aires has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates. You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Buenos Aires.

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warning WARNING!  This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,716 prices entered by 419 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025. Exchange rate: 0.00441 BRL / ARS *
For example, you would need at least R$ 21,965 (ARS $4,983,831) in Buenos Aires to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 20,000 in São Paulo.

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