Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $879 (CH$7,309) | CH$10,014 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $619 (CH$5,151) | CH$4,951 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $214 (CH$1,783) | CH$1,814 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $88 (CH$735) | CH$857 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $165 (CH$1,373) | CH$2,237 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $117 (CH$977) | CH$1,138 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $373 (CH$3,101) | CH$3,948 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $153 (CH$1,274) | CH$1,237 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $63 (CH$522) | CH$783 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $108 (CH$896) | CH$1,035 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $371 (CH$3,083) | CH$5,271 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $183 (CH$1,526) | CH$1,586 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $53 (CH$438) | CH$478 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $50,292 (CH$418,319) | CH$745,508 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $33,345 (CH$277,362) | CH$468,434 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,527 (CH$37,654) | CH$55,635 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,288 (CH$276,884) | CH$479,931 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $23,396 (CH$194,604) | CH$305,986 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,588 (CH$29,845) | CH$37,859 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,737 (CH$14,452) | CH$14,754 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $44,468 (CH$369,875) | CH$249,045 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $22,735 (CH$189,110) | CH$70,263 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $460 (CH$3,824) | CH$7,141 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $323 (CH$2,683) | CH$6,108 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 39% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,819 (CH$48,398) | CH$37,072 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,718 (CH$30,925) | CH$23,302 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $11,862 (CH$98,670) | CH$50,573 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $8,395 (CH$69,829) | CH$56,824 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,675,250 (CH$22,252,344) | CH$14,112,100 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $92 (CH$768) | CH$883 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,704 (CH$14,170) | CH$37,828 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $450 (CH$3,745) | CH$3,416 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $785 (CH$6,528) | CH$6,744 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,668 (CH$13,876) | CH$31,689 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $392 (CH$3,260) | CH$4,660 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $222 (CH$1,844) | CH$2,995 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $292 (CH$2,431) | CH$3,150 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $148 (CH$1,228) | CH$1,636 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $179 (CH$1,487) | CH$1,705 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $666 (CH$5,538) | CH$11,501 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,771 (CH$14,731) | CH$21,486 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $909 (CH$7,561) | CH$9,050 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,655 (CH$22,087) | CH$31,378 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,700 (CH$22,460) | CH$31,937 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $499 (CH$4,153) | CH$5,544 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $236 (CH$1,961) | CH$3,103 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $217 (CH$1,802) | CH$2,485 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $77,835 (CH$647,417) | CH$442,660 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $22 (CH$184) | CH$80 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,687 (CH$22,353) | CH$40,571 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $231 (CH$1,920) | CH$4,168 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Chile
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