Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $21,399 (CH$19,289) | CH$15,871 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,171 (CH$11,872) | CH$7,214 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,975 (CH$3,583) | CH$2,682 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,545 (CH$1,392) | CH$1,160 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,408 (CH$3,072) | CH$3,589 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,914 (CH$2,627) | CH$1,469 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,715 (CH$6,053) | CH$5,578 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,675 (CH$2,411) | CH$1,611 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,587 (CH$1,430) | CH$1,457 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,104 (CH$1,897) | CH$1,208 | + 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,618 (CH$6,866) | CH$6,249 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,292 (CH$2,967) | CH$2,197 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $979 (CH$882) | CH$689 | + 28% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $933,342 (CH$841,301) | CH$1,039,730 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $592,434 (CH$534,012) | CH$650,846 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $90,155 (CH$81,265) | CH$85,651 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $570,617 (CH$514,346) | CH$597,617 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $442,661 (CH$399,008) | CH$419,977 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $63,418 (CH$57,164) | CH$56,165 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,726 (CH$21,386) | CH$15,232 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $503,692 (CH$454,021) | CH$252,013 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $279,337 (CH$251,790) | CH$80,913 | + 211% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,869 (CH$7,093) | CH$10,148 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,570 (CH$5,021) | CH$10,690 | - 53% | |
Clothes | + 104% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 104% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $114,478 (CH$103,189) | CH$48,843 | + 111% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $75,592 (CH$68,137) | CH$30,222 | + 125% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137,089 (CH$123,570) | CH$71,505 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $133,579 (CH$120,406) | CH$80,821 | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,980,700 (CH$29,728,343) | CH$18,733,200 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,223 (CH$1,103) | CH$1,311 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $47,034 (CH$42,396) | CH$39,657 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,257 (CH$7,443) | CH$3,910 | + 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $20,332 (CH$18,327) | CH$11,789 | + 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $29,798 (CH$26,859) | CH$43,702 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $8,887 (CH$8,011) | CH$5,389 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,749 (CH$3,379) | CH$4,160 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,318 (CH$5,695) | CH$4,341 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,619 (CH$3,262) | CH$2,087 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,363 (CH$3,032) | CH$2,417 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,706 (CH$13,256) | CH$16,952 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 53% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $40,536 (CH$36,539) | CH$33,337 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $16,057 (CH$14,473) | CH$12,294 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,030 (CH$43,293) | CH$30,740 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $67,258 (CH$60,626) | CH$50,130 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,888 (CH$8,913) | CH$8,225 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $6,060 (CH$5,462) | CH$4,052 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,436 (CH$3,999) | CH$3,847 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $973,929 (CH$877,886) | CH$549,935 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $533 (CH$480) | CH$101 | + 377% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $37,464 (CH$33,769) | CH$54,804 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,601 (CH$3,246) | CH$4,804 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Chile
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