Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $626 (COL$25,412) | COL$22,115 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $448 (COL$18,185) | COL$17,347 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $150 (COL$6,107) | COL$7,216 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (COL$2,708) | COL$2,730 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 (COL$5,792) | COL$5,386 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (COL$3,520) | COL$2,731 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $270 (COL$10,955) | COL$7,906 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $102 (COL$4,142) | COL$5,395 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (COL$1,984) | COL$2,163 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 (COL$3,210) | COL$2,984 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $279 (COL$11,328) | COL$40,606 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 (COL$5,839) | COL$4,272 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (COL$1,570) | COL$2,116 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,579 (COL$1,484,663) | COL$2,539,410 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,423 (COL$950,686) | COL$1,205,720 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,424 (COL$179,552) | COL$229,560 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,607 (COL$998,759) | COL$1,475,400 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,097 (COL$653,334) | COL$834,697 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,477 (COL$141,128) | COL$154,298 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,428 (COL$57,968) | COL$71,594 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,028 (COL$1,421,735) | COL$1,176,870 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,588 (COL$592,091) | COL$324,958 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $350 (COL$14,204) | COL$18,695 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $260 (COL$10,538) | COL$10,435 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,819 (COL$155,014) | COL$163,589 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,353 (COL$95,513) | COL$101,894 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,756 (COL$274,209) | COL$248,073 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,613 (COL$227,802) | COL$200,749 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,008,020 (COL$81,501,646) | COL$59,855,000 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (COL$2,765) | COL$2,382 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,549 (COL$62,851) | COL$129,741 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $287 (COL$11,648) | COL$15,646 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $615 (COL$24,961) | COL$13,506 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,170 (COL$47,488) | COL$84,472 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $258 (COL$10,471) | COL$17,603 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (COL$6,658) | COL$12,368 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (COL$8,879) | COL$15,236 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $113 (COL$4,603) | COL$6,225 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $128 (COL$5,207) | COL$4,722 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $498 (COL$20,213) | COL$20,947 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,295 (COL$52,548) | COL$32,967 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $664 (COL$26,955) | COL$24,097 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,179 (COL$88,445) | COL$90,056 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,180 (COL$88,479) | COL$95,153 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (COL$16,354) | COL$22,332 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $166 (COL$6,728) | COL$7,730 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $153 (COL$6,229) | COL$3,478 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $65,887 (COL$2,674,218) | COL$1,793,200 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (COL$717) | COL$238 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,958 (COL$79,482) | COL$119,406 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (COL$6,930) | COL$8,246 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
40.588
COP
/
ARS
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 23,799 prices entered by 2,199 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Colombia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 160% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 149% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in Austria is 123% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Colombia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Colombia
- Cost of living in Angola is 94% more expensive than in Colombia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Colombia