Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $406 ($b43) | $b41 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $298 ($b32) | $b40 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $112 ($b12) | $b13 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $54 ($b5.71) | $b7 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $89 ($b9) | $b11 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $57 ($b6) | $b5.95 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $217 ($b23) | $b18 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $65 ($b7) | $b16 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $33 ($b3.48) | $b7 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $61 ($b6) | $b11 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $220 ($b23) | $b55 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $106 ($b11) | $b10 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $33 ($b3.47) | $b3.75 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,927 ($b2,963) | $b4,062 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,994 ($b1,909) | $b4,135 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,818 ($b405) | $b337 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,462 ($b2,065) | $b4,686 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,180 ($b1,398) | $b2,013 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,833 ($b301) | $b273 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,213 ($b129) | $b233 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $20,348 ($b2,159) | $b2,861 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,073 ($b857) | $b969 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $282 ($b30) | $b50 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $184 ($b20) | $b18 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,734 ($b290) | $b445 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,816 ($b193) | $b403 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,156 ($b441) | $b579 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,897 ($b413) | $b476 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,042,890 ($b110,653) | $b105,845 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $53 ($b5.67) | $b3.82 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,195 ($b127) | $b156 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $227 ($b24) | $b23 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $427 ($b45) | $b46 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,005 ($b107) | $b191 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $215 ($b23) | $b33 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $118 ($b13) | $b23 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $185 ($b20) | $b30 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $90 ($b10) | $b12 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $105 ($b11) | $b13 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $378 ($b40) | $b41 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $885 ($b94) | $b70 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $522 ($b55) | $b86 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,820 ($b193) | $b158 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,535 ($b163) | $b189 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $270 ($b29) | $b37 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $127 ($b13) | $b24 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $123 ($b13) | $b18 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 ($b3,742) | $b3,104 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 ($b1.06) | $b1.20 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,640 ($b174) | $b370 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $118 ($b12) | $b15 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Bolivia
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