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Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $242 (COL$18,322) | COL$12,804 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $198 (COL$15,035) | COL$15,913 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $79 (COL$5,975) | COL$9,142 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $34 (COL$2,612) | COL$2,529 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $63 (COL$4,779) | COL$5,109 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $43 (COL$3,280) | COL$2,721 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $129 (COL$9,773) | COL$7,378 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $47 (COL$3,590) | COL$4,936 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $25 (COL$1,902) | COL$2,011 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $45 (COL$3,387) | COL$2,813 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $201 (COL$15,243) | COL$40,147 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $70 (COL$5,344) | COL$3,582 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $26 (COL$1,962) | COL$2,154 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,936 (COL$1,739,053) | COL$2,490,240 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,950 (COL$1,133,508) | COL$1,384,520 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,389 (COL$332,802) | COL$337,389 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $16,638 (COL$1,261,496) | COL$2,106,090 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,136 (COL$844,354) | COL$951,582 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,607 (COL$273,503) | COL$219,138 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $934 (COL$70,795) | COL$75,004 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,672 (COL$1,036,653) | COL$1,216,150 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,910 (COL$448,139) | COL$311,914 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $240 (COL$18,208) | COL$18,871 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $159 (COL$12,086) | COL$16,089 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,164 (COL$164,058) | COL$164,651 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,972 (COL$149,529) | COL$125,392 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,656 (COL$201,347) | COL$260,951 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,987 (COL$226,464) | COL$219,478 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $703,018 (COL$53,304,222) | COL$54,905,800 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $37 (COL$2,811) | COL$2,466 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $764 (COL$57,919) | COL$114,023 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $189 (COL$14,366) | COL$16,924 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $312 (COL$23,628) | COL$28,664 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $590 (COL$44,766) | COL$97,825 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $110 (COL$8,374) | COL$20,316 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $76 (COL$5,754) | COL$13,599 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $98 (COL$7,394) | COL$15,547 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $57 (COL$4,318) | COL$6,302 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $65 (COL$4,959) | COL$4,379 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $255 (COL$19,354) | COL$14,980 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $644 (COL$48,824) | COL$47,328 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $364 (COL$27,623) | COL$23,435 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,919 (COL$145,538) | COL$136,120 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,182 (COL$89,594) | COL$97,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $172 (COL$13,020) | COL$18,513 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $86 (COL$6,555) | COL$6,369 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $105 (COL$7,941) | COL$5,767 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $22,572 (COL$1,711,461) | COL$1,686,420 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (COL$560) | COL$246 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,134 (COL$85,980) | COL$110,949 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $72 (COL$5,444) | COL$5,573 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Colombia
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