Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 73% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $19,749 (COL$82,523) | COL$33,663 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,716 (COL$53,136) | COL$27,275 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,918 (COL$16,373) | COL$11,115 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,562 (COL$6,526) | COL$4,898 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,256 (COL$13,606) | COL$10,527 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,944 (COL$12,301) | COL$4,279 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,718 (COL$28,071) | COL$13,858 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,620 (COL$10,949) | COL$9,468 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,729 (COL$7,224) | COL$4,518 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,124 (COL$8,876) | COL$4,017 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,050 (COL$29,461) | COL$51,399 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,085 (COL$12,889) | COL$7,094 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,181 (COL$4,935) | COL$3,594 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $858,700 (COL$3,588,179) | COL$3,570,390 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $557,204 (COL$2,328,342) | COL$2,076,660 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $105,380 (COL$440,343) | COL$351,576 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $563,814 (COL$2,355,963) | COL$1,996,390 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $376,631 (COL$1,573,797) | COL$1,440,500 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $74,995 (COL$313,377) | COL$233,653 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,618 (COL$98,689) | COL$69,721 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $484,995 (COL$2,026,609) | COL$1,392,570 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $277,951 (COL$1,161,451) | COL$415,109 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $10,147 (COL$42,399) | COL$24,613 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,801 (COL$20,060) | COL$16,273 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 123% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $125,730 (COL$525,378) | COL$232,008 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $79,270 (COL$331,238) | COL$134,909 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $156,913 (COL$655,679) | COL$384,606 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $139,875 (COL$584,484) | COL$302,864 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $33,912,000 (COL$141,705,280) | COL$74,633,500 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,116 (COL$4,663) | COL$4,142 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $41,052 (COL$171,541) | COL$154,644 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 55% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (COL$43,793) | COL$22,191 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (COL$88,054) | COL$26,059 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,781 (COL$111,908) | COL$112,618 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (COL$28,549) | COL$25,781 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (COL$14,582) | COL$15,924 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,742 (COL$23,992) | COL$18,171 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,839 (COL$16,040) | COL$8,330 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,575 (COL$14,938) | COL$7,421 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $11,018 (COL$46,038) | COL$32,831 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 157% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $36,089 (COL$150,803) | COL$64,459 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $13,204 (COL$55,176) | COL$31,400 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $45,706 (COL$190,988) | COL$144,659 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $60,758 (COL$253,884) | COL$143,439 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,577 (COL$44,195) | COL$37,094 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,171 (COL$21,608) | COL$10,467 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $5,118 (COL$21,386) | COL$6,218 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (COL$5,466,760) | COL$2,503,600 | + 118% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (COL$2,208) | COL$266 | + 729% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $37,211 (COL$155,490) | COL$143,121 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,024 (COL$16,816) | COL$9,848 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,620 prices entered by 1,186 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 60% more expensive than in Colombia
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