Cost of living in Argentina compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Argentina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (R$ 65) | R$ 36 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (R$ 43) | R$ 35 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 5.45 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (R$ 21) | R$ 25 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.74 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.78 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (R$ 29) | R$ 44 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (R$ 3.68) | R$ 4.96 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Argentina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (R$ 3,395) | R$ 3,745 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (R$ 2,115) | R$ 2,481 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (R$ 265) | R$ 599 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (R$ 2,306) | R$ 2,698 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (R$ 1,711) | R$ 1,667 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (R$ 234) | R$ 597 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (R$ 67) | R$ 90 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (R$ 1,838) | R$ 1,960 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (R$ 1,082) | R$ 648 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (R$ 25) | R$ 30 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Argentina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (R$ 403) | R$ 254 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (R$ 239) | R$ 255 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (R$ 605) | R$ 408 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (R$ 551) | R$ 315 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Argentina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (R$ 119,451) | R$ 116,731 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 5.50 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (R$ 121) | R$ 235 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Argentina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (R$ 46) | R$ 46 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (R$ 87) | R$ 259 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.40 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (R$ 46) | R$ 55 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Argentina | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (R$ 112) | R$ 110 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (R$ 49) | R$ 64 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (R$ 195) | R$ 238 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (R$ 221) | R$ 206 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (R$ 4,987) | R$ 4,322 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (R$ 0.84) | R$ 1.26 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (R$ 131) | R$ 131 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 26,353 prices entered by 2,734 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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