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Cost of living in Argentina compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $236 (R$ 22) | R$ 28 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $196 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $77 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $34 (R$ 3.19) | R$ 3.37 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $62 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $42 (R$ 4.01) | R$ 4.91 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $125 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $47 (R$ 4.45) | R$ 5.77 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $25 (R$ 2.34) | R$ 3.31 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $44 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.61 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $203 (R$ 19) | R$ 39 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $69 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $25 (R$ 2.38) | R$ 3.14 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,840 (R$ 2,161) | R$ 3,053 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,159 (R$ 1,434) | R$ 1,897 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,804 (R$ 360) | R$ 666 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $16,304 (R$ 1,542) | R$ 2,131 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,322 (R$ 1,071) | R$ 1,295 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,125 (R$ 296) | R$ 406 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $916 (R$ 87) | R$ 80 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,304 (R$ 1,259) | R$ 1,729 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,735 (R$ 543) | R$ 420 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $236 (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $158 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,128 (R$ 201) | R$ 203 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,968 (R$ 186) | R$ 180 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,636 (R$ 249) | R$ 333 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,859 (R$ 270) | R$ 253 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $691,280 (R$ 65,397) | R$ 86,638 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $37 (R$ 3.46) | R$ 4.39 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $749 (R$ 71) | R$ 203 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $189 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $316 (R$ 30) | R$ 53 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $591 (R$ 56) | R$ 233 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $110 (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $73 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $96 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $55 (R$ 5.19) | R$ 5.91 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $64 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.02 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $248 (R$ 24) | R$ 38 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $645 (R$ 61) | R$ 97 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $363 (R$ 34) | R$ 49 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,020 (R$ 191) | R$ 177 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,158 (R$ 110) | R$ 178 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $171 (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $84 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $103 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $22,927 (R$ 2,169) | R$ 2,604 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $8 (R$ 0.71) | R$ 1.23 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,143 (R$ 108) | R$ 111 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $71 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.09460
BRL
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,154 prices entered by 2,757 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Brazil
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