- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $205 (CH$3,682) | CH$6,108 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (CH$2,987) | CH$4,100 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $70 (CH$1,264) | CH$2,399 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (CH$519) | CH$785 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (CH$888) | CH$1,901 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (CH$687) | CH$967 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $112 (CH$2,018) | CH$3,248 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (CH$747) | CH$924 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (CH$403) | CH$688 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (CH$690) | CH$994 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $174 (CH$3,116) | CH$4,415 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 (CH$1,058) | CH$1,386 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (CH$362) | CH$480 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,836 (CH$373,989) | CH$710,547 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,990 (CH$251,100) | CH$440,327 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 (CH$64,268) | CH$87,010 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 (CH$279,215) | CH$507,374 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 (CH$189,109) | CH$340,465 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 (CH$50,337) | CH$58,878 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $814 (CH$14,605) | CH$17,081 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,978 (CH$214,998) | CH$238,410 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,600 (CH$82,565) | CH$48,057 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (CH$3,921) | CH$8,528 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 (CH$2,313) | CH$3,066 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 (CH$33,032) | CH$34,785 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 (CH$26,930) | CH$24,116 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 (CH$44,802) | CH$42,138 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,558 (CH$45,908) | CH$51,645 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $532,654 (CH$9,560,512) | CH$13,989,900 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $30 (CH$531) | CH$799 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $609 (CH$10,937) | CH$35,559 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (CH$2,457) | CH$3,346 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (CH$3,792) | CH$8,110 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 (CH$10,302) | CH$33,008 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 (CH$1,779) | CH$5,240 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 (CH$1,160) | CH$2,756 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $82 (CH$1,471) | CH$2,720 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (CH$900) | CH$1,826 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 (CH$1,040) | CH$1,601 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $219 (CH$3,925) | CH$7,680 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $567 (CH$10,174) | CH$22,901 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $352 (CH$6,312) | CH$8,096 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (CH$29,115) | CH$32,651 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,106 (CH$19,852) | CH$34,395 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $158 (CH$2,828) | CH$4,576 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (CH$1,309) | CH$2,315 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $97 (CH$1,747) | CH$2,866 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 (CH$354,426) | CH$304,196 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (CH$127) | CH$101 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 (CH$19,527) | CH$31,916 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (CH$1,168) | CH$3,499 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Chile
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