Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,641 ($15) | $10 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,433 ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,195 ($3.28) | $2.78 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $456 ($1.25) | $1.06 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,266 ($3.48) | $2.37 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $912 ($2.50) | $1.09 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,773 ($4.87) | $3.80 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $891 ($2.45) | $2.06 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $511 ($1.40) | $1.20 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $591 ($1.62) | $1.51 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,541 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,074 ($2.95) | $1.98 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $318 ($0.87) | $0.98 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| 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 $300,024 ($824) | $729 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 ($467) | $407 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 ($61) | $62 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 ($541) | $504 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 ($360) | $272 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 ($39) | $45 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 ($16) | $26 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 ($445) | $368 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 ($239) | $147 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 ($5.42) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 ($4.29) | $7 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 ($98) | $56 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 ($57) | $44 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $48,993 ($135) | $107 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 ($117) | $90 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 ($35,841) | $19,943 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $318 ($0.87) | $0.97 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 ($30) | $21 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 ($8) | $5.25 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 ($13) | $11 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 ($16) | $34 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 ($3.51) | $5.28 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 ($3.30) | $3.98 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 ($3.76) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 ($2.68) | $1.92 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 ($2.16) | $1.65 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 ($29) | $18 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 ($12) | $11 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 ($133) | $68 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 ($44) | $47 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 ($8) | $10 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 ($4.34) | $3.33 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 ($3.10) | $1.98 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 ($1,027) | $893 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 ($0.25) | $0.22 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 ($26) | $44 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 ($2.69) | $4.05 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,068 prices entered by 1,044 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador
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