Cost of living in Argentina compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $629 (R$ 39) | R$ 28 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $448 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (R$ 4.16) | R$ 3.88 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 5.58 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $271 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $102 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (R$ 3.05) | R$ 4.56 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 4.83 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $281 (R$ 18) | R$ 38 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 3.37 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,644 (R$ 2,283) | R$ 3,095 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,671 (R$ 1,475) | R$ 1,821 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,427 (R$ 276) | R$ 493 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,734 (R$ 1,541) | R$ 2,061 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,176 (R$ 1,008) | R$ 1,276 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,496 (R$ 218) | R$ 357 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,428 (R$ 89) | R$ 79 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,254 (R$ 2,197) | R$ 1,672 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,988 (R$ 934) | R$ 471 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $350 (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,868 (R$ 241) | R$ 209 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,358 (R$ 147) | R$ 192 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,777 (R$ 422) | R$ 324 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,642 (R$ 352) | R$ 247 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,013,570 (R$ 125,474) | R$ 87,728 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (R$ 4.24) | R$ 4.44 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,555 (R$ 97) | R$ 224 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $287 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $610 (R$ 38) | R$ 41 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,176 (R$ 73) | R$ 218 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $258 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $218 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.97 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $130 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.07 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $500 (R$ 31) | R$ 43 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,305 (R$ 81) | R$ 93 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $667 (R$ 42) | R$ 52 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,189 (R$ 136) | R$ 219 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,187 (R$ 136) | R$ 183 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $166 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $153 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,064 (R$ 4,117) | R$ 3,532 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (R$ 1.11) | R$ 1.27 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,985 (R$ 124) | R$ 117 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,273 prices entered by 2,857 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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