Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $559 (CH$5,304) | CH$8,790 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $404 (CH$3,835) | CH$4,716 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $138 (CH$1,314) | CH$1,845 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (CH$603) | CH$826 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $130 (CH$1,238) | CH$2,122 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $78 (CH$743) | CH$1,101 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $261 (CH$2,474) | CH$3,778 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $88 (CH$834) | CH$1,154 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $43 (CH$412) | CH$751 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $75 (CH$715) | CH$813 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $265 (CH$2,517) | CH$4,640 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $137 (CH$1,300) | CH$1,536 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (CH$348) | CH$444 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $34,475 (CH$327,362) | CH$719,981 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,165 (CH$210,472) | CH$456,105 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,226 (CH$40,127) | CH$61,857 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,035 (CH$228,231) | CH$456,620 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,461 (CH$146,811) | CH$304,160 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,316 (CH$31,485) | CH$43,275 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,381 (CH$13,113) | CH$17,057 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $31,800 (CH$301,968) | CH$223,457 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,257 (CH$125,885) | CH$63,254 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $334 (CH$3,171) | CH$7,100 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $242 (CH$2,296) | CH$4,370 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,556 (CH$33,762) | CH$36,221 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,260 (CH$21,458) | CH$20,255 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,981 (CH$56,798) | CH$43,050 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,185 (CH$49,236) | CH$54,247 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,802,310 (CH$17,114,270) | CH$12,522,800 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 (CH$598) | CH$847 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,480 (CH$14,051) | CH$40,489 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $272 (CH$2,582) | CH$3,505 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $588 (CH$5,580) | CH$7,534 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,114 (CH$10,578) | CH$30,021 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $250 (CH$2,379) | CH$4,410 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (CH$1,453) | CH$2,762 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $210 (CH$1,996) | CH$2,874 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $111 (CH$1,052) | CH$1,508 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $121 (CH$1,151) | CH$1,415 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $467 (CH$4,439) | CH$9,680 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,217 (CH$11,554) | CH$19,387 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $624 (CH$5,923) | CH$8,462 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,152 (CH$20,438) | CH$21,371 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,044 (CH$19,414) | CH$29,266 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $379 (CH$3,599) | CH$5,574 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $150 (CH$1,426) | CH$2,818 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $145 (CH$1,377) | CH$2,322 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $60,126 (CH$570,939) | CH$379,147 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (CH$159) | CH$112 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,900 (CH$18,039) | CH$33,622 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $156 (CH$1,486) | CH$3,884 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Chile
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