Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,387 (CH$14,409) | CH$12,843 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,757 (CH$7,474) | CH$6,406 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $611 (CH$2,601) | CH$2,940 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $233 (CH$990) | CH$1,015 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $450 (CH$1,913) | CH$2,703 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $365 (CH$1,553) | CH$1,382 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $825 (CH$3,510) | CH$5,067 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $461 (CH$1,963) | CH$1,468 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $247 (CH$1,051) | CH$1,014 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $311 (CH$1,325) | CH$1,105 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,231 (CH$5,238) | CH$6,939 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $442 (CH$1,882) | CH$1,906 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $156 (CH$665) | CH$657 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $136,341 (CH$579,973) | CH$842,731 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $77,641 (CH$330,273) | CH$532,472 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,645 (CH$41,030) | CH$68,027 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $93,779 (CH$398,922) | CH$530,131 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $51,593 (CH$219,470) | CH$355,561 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $7,350 (CH$31,265) | CH$47,154 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,956 (CH$12,573) | CH$15,750 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,331 (CH$375,744) | CH$249,207 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,171 (CH$175,136) | CH$81,600 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,178 (CH$5,011) | CH$8,836 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $731 (CH$3,110) | CH$7,745 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 76% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,604 (CH$70,629) | CH$43,443 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,403 (CH$48,507) | CH$26,477 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $28,911 (CH$122,982) | CH$61,070 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $24,436 (CH$103,947) | CH$73,243 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,732,830 (CH$20,132,692) | CH$14,741,500 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $198 (CH$841) | CH$1,218 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,464 (CH$18,991) | CH$42,779 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,077 (CH$4,581) | CH$3,945 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,793 (CH$7,627) | CH$9,804 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,941 (CH$12,510) | CH$44,158 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $748 (CH$3,181) | CH$4,308 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $531 (CH$2,258) | CH$4,036 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $692 (CH$2,943) | CH$4,110 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $465 (CH$1,977) | CH$2,288 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $395 (CH$1,680) | CH$2,068 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,736 (CH$7,386) | CH$13,476 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,371 (CH$18,593) | CH$27,114 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,888 (CH$8,029) | CH$10,079 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,252 (CH$22,340) | CH$22,246 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,595 (CH$28,054) | CH$45,968 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,512 (CH$6,433) | CH$8,132 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $856 (CH$3,643) | CH$3,643 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $622 (CH$2,647) | CH$2,884 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $163,276 (CH$694,550) | CH$599,529 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (CH$225) | CH$171 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,925 (CH$29,457) | CH$40,846 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $476 (CH$2,025) | CH$4,305 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Chile
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