Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bolivia
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Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 91% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,066 ($b145) | $b53 | + 171% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,884 ($b84) | $b37 | + 126% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,033 ($b26) | $b14 | + 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,523 ($b10) | $b7 | + 45% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,368 ($b22) | $b13 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,780 ($b18) | $b8 | + 130% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,091 ($b40) | $b20 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,516 ($b16) | $b14 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,582 ($b10) | $b8 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,017 ($b13) | $b10 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,530 ($b49) | $b52 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,069 ($b20) | $b12 | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,030 ($b7) | $b4.22 | + 60% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 55% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $940,262 ($b6,165) | $b3,340 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $573,575 ($b3,761) | $b2,373 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $107,441 ($b704) | $b349 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $598,529 ($b3,924) | $b2,104 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $414,794 ($b2,720) | $b1,561 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $58,272 ($b382) | $b292 | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,274 ($b159) | $b146 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $496,635 ($b3,256) | $b2,618 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $275,994 ($b1,810) | $b1,080 | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,232 ($b47) | $b65 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,110 ($b34) | $b29 | + 14% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 82% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,935 ($b767) | $b398 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,966 ($b472) | $b233 | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,488 ($b941) | $b658 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $129,833 ($b851) | $b603 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 77% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,691,200 ($b201,225) | $b130,679 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,236 ($b8) | $b3.81 | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $47,195 ($b309) | $b157 | + 97% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,357 ($b61) | $b41 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $19,607 ($b129) | $b74 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $24,917 ($b163) | $b224 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,765 ($b51) | $b31 | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,255 ($b21) | $b27 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,430 ($b36) | $b31 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,494 ($b23) | $b11 | + 100% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,596 ($b24) | $b22 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,591 ($b83) | $b76 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 84% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $39,143 ($b257) | $b77 | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,833 ($b97) | $b89 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,382 ($b304) | $b152 | + 100% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $66,524 ($b436) | $b165 | + 164% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,280 ($b61) | $b48 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,789 ($b38) | $b26 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,398 ($b29) | $b20 | + 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $973,929 ($b6,386) | $b4,257 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $533 ($b3.49) | $b1.40 | + 149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $36,566 ($b240) | $b354 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,601 ($b24) | $b18 | + 35% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 74% more expensive than in Bolivia
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