Cost of living in Argentina compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $387 (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $289 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $108 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $52 (R$ 3.72) | R$ 3.32 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $85 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (R$ 3.94) | R$ 5.61 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $211 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $63 (R$ 4.45) | R$ 5.96 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $31 (R$ 2.23) | R$ 4.00 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $59 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 4.53 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $212 (R$ 15) | R$ 39 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $101 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $32 (R$ 2.28) | R$ 3.31 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,387 (R$ 1,947) | R$ 3,240 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,685 (R$ 1,257) | R$ 1,910 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,813 (R$ 271) | R$ 564 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,127 (R$ 1,360) | R$ 2,037 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,703 (R$ 903) | R$ 1,338 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,826 (R$ 201) | R$ 343 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,193 (R$ 85) | R$ 79 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,790 (R$ 1,407) | R$ 1,537 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,954 (R$ 565) | R$ 428 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $287 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $185 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,691 (R$ 191) | R$ 199 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,842 (R$ 131) | R$ 171 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,012 (R$ 285) | R$ 306 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,865 (R$ 275) | R$ 243 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,000,120 (R$ 71,086) | R$ 88,691 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (R$ 3.73) | R$ 4.35 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,147 (R$ 82) | R$ 211 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $225 (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $422 (R$ 30) | R$ 43 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $982 (R$ 70) | R$ 241 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $209 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $116 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $178 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.27 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $101 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.66 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $369 (R$ 26) | R$ 37 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $877 (R$ 62) | R$ 100 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $518 (R$ 37) | R$ 51 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,759 (R$ 125) | R$ 219 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,520 (R$ 108) | R$ 177 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $268 (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $122 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $121 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 (R$ 2,507) | R$ 2,791 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (R$ 0.76) | R$ 1.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,596 (R$ 113) | R$ 114 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Brazil
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