- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $205 (COL$17,245) | COL$12,187 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (COL$13,982) | COL$15,791 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $70 (COL$5,929) | COL$7,530 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (COL$2,426) | COL$2,461 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (COL$4,152) | COL$4,986 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (COL$3,202) | COL$2,883 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $112 (COL$9,419) | COL$7,130 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (COL$3,492) | COL$5,174 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (COL$1,881) | COL$2,198 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (COL$3,224) | COL$2,803 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $173 (COL$14,563) | COL$36,809 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 (COL$4,954) | COL$3,603 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (COL$1,679) | COL$2,165 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,802 (COL$1,753,186) | COL$2,612,900 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,996 (COL$1,179,581) | COL$1,443,400 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 (COL$301,770) | COL$320,060 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 (COL$1,311,046) | COL$1,690,550 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 (COL$887,953) | COL$957,446 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 (COL$236,358) | COL$247,103 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $807 (COL$68,016) | COL$75,774 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,009 (COL$1,012,053) | COL$1,322,900 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,493 (COL$378,635) | COL$298,877 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (COL$18,409) | COL$21,344 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 (COL$10,860) | COL$13,470 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 2% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 (COL$155,100) | COL$164,508 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 (COL$126,447) | COL$122,398 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 (COL$210,393) | COL$255,168 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,542 (COL$214,239) | COL$225,757 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $529,528 (COL$44,627,584) | COL$58,073,500 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (COL$2,483) | COL$2,388 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $597 (COL$50,347) | COL$116,485 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (COL$11,535) | COL$17,653 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (COL$17,806) | COL$18,832 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 (COL$48,372) | COL$97,584 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 (COL$8,351) | COL$20,207 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 (COL$5,449) | COL$12,849 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $82 (COL$6,907) | COL$15,236 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (COL$4,227) | COL$6,151 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 (COL$4,885) | COL$4,037 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $216 (COL$18,188) | COL$17,859 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $565 (COL$47,641) | COL$49,519 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $351 (COL$29,591) | COL$23,312 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (COL$136,708) | COL$141,010 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,098 (COL$92,511) | COL$102,195 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $156 (COL$13,145) | COL$18,517 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (COL$6,144) | COL$5,906 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 (COL$8,105) | COL$5,925 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 (COL$1,664,196) | COL$1,686,760 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (COL$598) | COL$249 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 (COL$91,690) | COL$103,775 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (COL$5,482) | COL$5,370 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
84.278
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Cost of living in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Colombia
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