Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 72% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,463 ($b129) | $b52 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,711 ($b64) | $b42 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 ($b22) | $b14 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $224 ($b8) | $b7 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $430 ($b16) | $b11 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $376 ($b14) | $b5.90 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $785 ($b29) | $b22 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $472 ($b18) | $b10 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 ($b9) | $b8 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $288 ($b11) | $b11 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,224 ($b46) | $b51 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $420 ($b16) | $b11 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $151 ($b5.61) | $b2.81 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $144,357 ($b5,379) | $b3,398 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $77,525 ($b2,889) | $b2,357 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,432 ($b351) | $b266 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $97,727 ($b3,641) | $b2,587 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,897 ($b1,822) | $b1,699 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,408 ($b313) | $b172 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,066 ($b114) | $b170 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $85,409 ($b3,182) | $b2,224 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,322 ($b1,540) | $b990 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,180 ($b44) | $b51 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $706 ($b26) | $b23 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 79% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,881 ($b629) | $b348 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,029 ($b448) | $b268 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,730 ($b1,108) | $b550 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,552 ($b952) | $b440 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,962,250 ($b184,896) | $b94,282 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $181 ($b7) | $b3.75 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,407 ($b127) | $b183 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,185 ($b44) | $b37 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,945 ($b72) | $b67 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,893 ($b108) | $b198 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $910 ($b34) | $b49 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $507 ($b19) | $b26 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $683 ($b25) | $b29 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $456 ($b17) | $b8 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $404 ($b15) | $b13 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,729 ($b64) | $b67 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 52% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,382 ($b163) | $b86 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,851 ($b69) | $b78 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,763 ($b215) | $b147 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,667 ($b248) | $b177 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,350 ($b50) | $b40 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $813 ($b30) | $b25 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $609 ($b23) | $b20 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $192,920 ($b7,188) | $b2,750 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 ($b1.97) | $b1.21 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,952 ($b259) | $b304 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $459 ($b17) | $b16 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia
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