Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $653 ($b49) | $b52 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $471 ($b35) | $b42 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $155 ($b12) | $b13 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 ($b5.07) | $b6 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 ($b11) | $b13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $89 ($b7) | $b7 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $281 ($b21) | $b23 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $108 ($b8) | $b12 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 ($b3.81) | $b7 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 ($b6) | $b11 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $285 ($b21) | $b51 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $146 ($b11) | $b11 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 ($b2.92) | $b3.89 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,798 ($b2,814) | $b3,831 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,587 ($b1,831) | $b2,507 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,391 ($b327) | $b271 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,136 ($b1,946) | $b2,634 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,960 ($b1,263) | $b1,572 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,525 ($b262) | $b220 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,430 ($b106) | $b197 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,253 ($b2,699) | $b2,533 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,909 ($b1,185) | $b974 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $360 ($b27) | $b41 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $269 ($b20) | $b24 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,032 ($b300) | $b361 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,632 ($b196) | $b265 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,400 ($b551) | $b555 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,152 ($b458) | $b450 | + 2% | |
| 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 $2,083,020 ($b155,099) | $b107,453 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 ($b5.33) | $b3.88 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,618 ($b121) | $b188 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $295 ($b22) | $b49 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $626 ($b47) | $b25 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,226 ($b91) | $b213 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $271 ($b20) | $b48 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $169 ($b13) | $b22 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $224 ($b17) | $b27 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $118 ($b9) | $b11 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $132 ($b10) | $b12 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $517 ($b38) | $b54 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,381 ($b103) | $b63 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $694 ($b52) | $b81 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,324 ($b173) | $b249 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,303 ($b171) | $b199 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $425 ($b32) | $b38 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $169 ($b13) | $b24 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 ($b12) | $b17 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,248 ($b5,007) | $b2,971 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 ($b1.41) | $b1.35 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,055 ($b153) | $b335 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $180 ($b13) | $b17 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Bolivia
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