Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 34% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,402 (COL$46,152) | COL$27,967 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $970 (COL$31,911) | COL$21,274 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $365 (COL$11,998) | COL$9,122 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $132 (COL$4,335) | COL$3,386 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $255 (COL$8,406) | COL$7,885 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $217 (COL$7,133) | COL$3,659 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $541 (COL$17,798) | COL$9,980 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $214 (COL$7,053) | COL$6,774 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $88 (COL$2,896) | COL$3,506 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $182 (COL$6,001) | COL$3,579 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $687 (COL$22,623) | COL$44,486 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $247 (COL$8,131) | COL$4,946 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $91 (COL$2,993) | COL$2,675 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $78,409 (COL$2,580,347) | COL$2,661,130 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $47,285 (COL$1,556,095) | COL$1,378,310 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,777 (COL$190,117) | COL$258,405 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $51,397 (COL$1,691,393) | COL$1,496,790 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $33,523 (COL$1,103,197) | COL$849,597 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,509 (COL$181,301) | COL$161,108 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,285 (COL$75,191) | COL$63,038 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $54,435 (COL$1,791,372) | COL$1,445,790 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $31,371 (COL$1,032,377) | COL$385,473 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $683 (COL$22,483) | COL$19,270 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $514 (COL$16,912) | COL$13,180 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 77% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $8,772 (COL$288,660) | COL$184,346 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,221 (COL$204,736) | COL$116,872 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,010 (COL$592,672) | COL$305,493 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $13,852 (COL$455,857) | COL$222,242 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,277,310 (COL$140,760,490) | COL$64,802,300 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $120 (COL$3,953) | COL$3,184 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,415 (COL$79,482) | COL$131,831 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $588 (COL$19,364) | COL$14,655 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $950 (COL$31,250) | COL$23,864 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,261 (COL$74,392) | COL$76,962 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $507 (COL$16,684) | COL$18,957 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $327 (COL$10,756) | COL$12,268 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $408 (COL$13,425) | COL$17,003 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $245 (COL$8,061) | COL$6,917 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $253 (COL$8,323) | COL$5,147 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,021 (COL$33,615) | COL$23,142 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 70% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,749 (COL$90,462) | COL$34,732 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,160 (COL$38,179) | COL$24,256 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,362 (COL$110,655) | COL$93,666 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,295 (COL$141,342) | COL$108,788 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $747 (COL$24,589) | COL$26,615 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $422 (COL$13,880) | COL$9,287 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $330 (COL$10,853) | COL$4,127 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $104,887 (COL$3,451,689) | COL$2,284,280 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $28 (COL$918) | COL$224 | + 309% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,961 (COL$130,346) | COL$113,501 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $316 (COL$10,383) | COL$8,462 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in Colombia
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