- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $205 (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $70 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (R$ 2.96) | R$ 3.27 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (R$ 5.07) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (R$ 3.89) | R$ 4.80 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $111 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (R$ 4.25) | R$ 5.65 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 3.28 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (R$ 3.93) | R$ 4.56 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $173 (R$ 18) | R$ 40 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (R$ 2.04) | R$ 3.25 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,825 (R$ 2,138) | R$ 3,162 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,996 (R$ 1,437) | R$ 1,956 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 (R$ 368) | R$ 579 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 (R$ 1,597) | R$ 2,172 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 (R$ 1,082) | R$ 1,364 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 (R$ 288) | R$ 416 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $807 (R$ 83) | R$ 83 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,009 (R$ 1,233) | R$ 1,727 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,493 (R$ 461) | R$ 425 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 (R$ 189) | R$ 207 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 (R$ 154) | R$ 181 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 (R$ 256) | R$ 331 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,542 (R$ 261) | R$ 256 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $529,528 (R$ 54,361) | R$ 87,434 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (R$ 3.02) | R$ 4.33 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $597 (R$ 61) | R$ 203 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (R$ 22) | R$ 47 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 (R$ 59) | R$ 235 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 (R$ 10) | R$ 18 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $82 (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 4.08 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $216 (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $565 (R$ 58) | R$ 97 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $351 (R$ 36) | R$ 51 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (R$ 167) | R$ 179 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,098 (R$ 113) | R$ 179 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $156 (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 (R$ 2,027) | R$ 2,726 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.16 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 (R$ 112) | R$ 116 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.10266
BRL
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 30,786 prices entered by 3,123 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Brazil
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