Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 34% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,072 ($19) | $9 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,889 ($12) | $7 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,090 ($3.41) | $3.04 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,601 ($1.34) | $1.10 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,837 ($3.20) | $2.32 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,843 ($2.37) | $1.55 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,307 ($5.26) | $5.20 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,596 ($2.17) | $1.70 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,383 ($1.15) | $1.32 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,037 ($1.70) | $1.87 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,182 ($5.99) | $12 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,219 ($2.69) | $2.11 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,116 ($0.93) | $1.10 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $914,724 ($763) | $742 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $549,812 ($459) | $449 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $80,136 ($67) | $49 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $667,019 ($557) | $498 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $515,645 ($430) | $310 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $62,343 ($52) | $41 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,514 ($15) | $21 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $459,643 ($384) | $405 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $256,609 ($214) | $125 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,255 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,694 ($4.75) | $9 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $106,123 ($89) | $66 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $62,545 ($52) | $45 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,026 ($122) | $106 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $121,672 ($102) | $85 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,814,500 ($24,882) | $22,194 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,232 ($1.03) | $1.09 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $43,271 ($36) | $26 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 ($7) | $5.74 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 ($13) | $10 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $30,048 ($25) | $44 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,262 ($5.23) | $5.27 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,515 ($2.93) | $4.75 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,341 ($4.46) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,183 ($2.66) | $2.13 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,439 ($2.87) | $1.82 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,276 ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $43,521 ($36) | $22 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,562 ($16) | $13 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,058 ($50) | $47 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,856 ($63) | $49 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,183 ($8) | $10 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $6,006 ($5.01) | $3.81 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,065 ($3.39) | $2.53 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 ($806) | $598 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 ($0.59) | $0.30 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 ($35) | $43 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,230 ($3.53) | $6 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,645 prices entered by 625 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in Ecuador
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