- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $195 (COL$16,467) | COL$12,067 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $158 (COL$13,332) | COL$15,340 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $68 (COL$5,775) | COL$7,085 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (COL$2,359) | COL$2,524 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $47 (COL$4,016) | COL$4,830 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 (COL$3,085) | COL$2,700 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $107 (COL$9,014) | COL$7,125 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (COL$3,475) | COL$5,094 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $21 (COL$1,769) | COL$2,194 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $37 (COL$3,119) | COL$2,713 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $164 (COL$13,896) | COL$33,713 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $56 (COL$4,775) | COL$3,680 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $18 (COL$1,524) | COL$2,213 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,240 (COL$1,711,568) | COL$2,604,150 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,653 (COL$1,154,516) | COL$1,443,710 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,503 (COL$296,228) | COL$315,528 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,302 (COL$1,293,961) | COL$1,595,960 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,532 (COL$890,611) | COL$943,911 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,807 (COL$237,337) | COL$216,427 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $796 (COL$67,342) | COL$70,176 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,023 (COL$1,016,737) | COL$1,292,040 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,118 (COL$348,212) | COL$306,657 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $209 (COL$17,708) | COL$19,186 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $136 (COL$11,520) | COL$12,703 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,795 (COL$151,828) | COL$172,203 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,473 (COL$124,555) | COL$124,853 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,429 (COL$205,431) | COL$254,242 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,497 (COL$211,142) | COL$225,430 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $506,606 (COL$42,840,238) | COL$58,723,200 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $28 (COL$2,338) | COL$2,383 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $571 (COL$48,260) | COL$114,680 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $139 (COL$11,784) | COL$16,914 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $206 (COL$17,428) | COL$20,480 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $589 (COL$49,776) | COL$111,187 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (COL$7,940) | COL$17,751 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $62 (COL$5,223) | COL$12,904 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $79 (COL$6,646) | COL$15,155 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $48 (COL$4,035) | COL$6,365 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $56 (COL$4,776) | COL$3,950 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $210 (COL$17,752) | COL$17,601 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $554 (COL$46,862) | COL$55,127 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $343 (COL$29,021) | COL$23,955 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,677 (COL$141,851) | COL$142,991 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,063 (COL$89,858) | COL$100,514 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $151 (COL$12,748) | COL$19,499 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $72 (COL$6,069) | COL$5,985 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $94 (COL$7,916) | COL$6,807 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $17,341 (COL$1,466,419) | COL$1,621,690 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (COL$588) | COL$219 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,060 (COL$89,626) | COL$107,662 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $62 (COL$5,263) | COL$5,157 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Colombia
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