Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,105 (COL$57,027) | COL$32,858 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,203 (COL$35,784) | COL$26,131 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,108 (COL$12,383) | COL$11,028 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $437 (COL$4,885) | COL$4,425 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,181 (COL$13,198) | COL$9,324 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $849 (COL$9,484) | COL$4,675 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,651 (COL$18,443) | COL$12,463 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $790 (COL$8,821) | COL$8,634 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $494 (COL$5,514) | COL$3,864 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $519 (COL$5,794) | COL$3,672 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,294 (COL$25,623) | COL$47,809 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $983 (COL$10,983) | COL$6,442 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $298 (COL$3,327) | COL$3,645 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $296,035 (COL$3,307,283) | COL$3,172,010 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $168,515 (COL$1,882,638) | COL$1,687,430 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,722 (COL$265,017) | COL$293,430 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $192,480 (COL$2,150,373) | COL$1,796,530 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $129,310 (COL$1,444,642) | COL$991,435 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $13,834 (COL$154,550) | COL$216,454 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,634 (COL$62,942) | COL$68,682 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $147,895 (COL$1,652,273) | COL$1,406,410 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $81,086 (COL$905,886) | COL$552,212 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,776 (COL$19,843) | COL$21,597 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,516 (COL$16,936) | COL$18,117 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 80% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $36,125 (COL$403,580) | COL$191,103 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,910 (COL$222,437) | COL$133,514 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $51,187 (COL$571,853) | COL$338,768 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,771 (COL$489,007) | COL$254,648 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 4% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $12,879,500 (COL$143,888,893) | COL$73,516,800 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $303 (COL$3,384) | COL$4,195 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,118 (COL$113,034) | COL$141,814 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,817 (COL$31,467) | COL$17,111 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,097 (COL$45,772) | COL$24,322 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,004 (COL$67,080) | COL$103,560 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (COL$14,283) | COL$20,630 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,102 (COL$12,316) | COL$14,202 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,353 (COL$15,114) | COL$17,714 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $947 (COL$10,581) | COL$7,659 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $828 (COL$9,251) | COL$5,871 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,011 (COL$33,635) | COL$30,481 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $8,383 (COL$93,656) | COL$43,906 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,971 (COL$44,361) | COL$29,141 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,404 (COL$194,433) | COL$118,155 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $14,983 (COL$167,387) | COL$113,874 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,131 (COL$34,977) | COL$31,671 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,549 (COL$17,304) | COL$10,087 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,090 (COL$12,179) | COL$4,649 | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (COL$4,180,581) | COL$2,635,080 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (COL$1,008) | COL$200 | + 404% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,215 (COL$102,946) | COL$130,590 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (COL$10,929) | COL$11,669 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,594 prices entered by 1,829 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in Colombia
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