Cost of living in Argentina compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,641 (₡ 8,167) | ₡ 7,252 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,433 (₡ 4,970) | ₡ 4,749 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,195 (₡ 1,730) | ₡ 2,104 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $456 (₡ 660) | ₡ 952 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,266 (₡ 1,833) | ₡ 2,145 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $912 (₡ 1,321) | ₡ 1,241 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,773 (₡ 2,567) | ₡ 2,802 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $891 (₡ 1,290) | ₡ 2,127 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $511 (₡ 739) | ₡ 1,239 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $591 (₡ 855) | ₡ 1,003 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,541 (₡ 3,678) | ₡ 10,533 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,074 (₡ 1,555) | ₡ 1,515 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $318 (₡ 460) | ₡ 930 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,024 (₡ 434,408) | ₡ 579,458 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 (₡ 246,410) | ₡ 301,445 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 (₡ 31,912) | ₡ 34,364 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 (₡ 285,179) | ₡ 384,970 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 (₡ 189,628) | ₡ 252,041 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 (₡ 20,623) | ₡ 22,732 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 (₡ 8,529) | ₡ 14,275 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 (₡ 234,915) | ₡ 194,338 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 (₡ 126,200) | ₡ 67,373 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 (₡ 2,860) | ₡ 4,978 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 (₡ 2,260) | ₡ 2,347 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 (₡ 51,867) | ₡ 39,934 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 (₡ 30,069) | ₡ 24,045 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $48,993 (₡ 70,937) | ₡ 50,017 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (₡ 61,576) | ₡ 40,581 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 (₡ 18,901,166) | ₡ 15,762,600 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $318 (₡ 460) | ₡ 757 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 (₡ 15,595) | ₡ 20,473 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 (₡ 4,106) | ₡ 3,609 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 (₡ 6,776) | ₡ 9,257 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (₡ 8,568) | ₡ 30,952 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (₡ 1,851) | ₡ 2,761 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 (₡ 1,738) | ₡ 2,787 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (₡ 1,982) | ₡ 3,921 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (₡ 1,413) | ₡ 1,582 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (₡ 1,140) | ₡ 1,452 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (₡ 4,679) | ₡ 6,224 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 (₡ 15,038) | ₡ 12,484 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 (₡ 6,251) | ₡ 6,715 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 (₡ 70,268) | ₡ 13,983 | + 403% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 (₡ 23,383) | ₡ 25,921 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 (₡ 4,413) | ₡ 4,285 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 (₡ 2,290) | ₡ 2,817 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 (₡ 1,636) | ₡ 1,561 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (₡ 541,814) | ₡ 339,072 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (₡ 131) | ₡ 51 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 (₡ 13,470) | ₡ 30,869 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (₡ 1,416) | ₡ 2,744 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,088 prices entered by 970 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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