Cost of living in Argentina compared to El Salvador
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Argentina is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
| Argentina | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $15,572 ($16) | $16 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,581 ($11) | $9 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,220 ($3.37) | $2.78 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,419 ($1.48) | $2.00 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2,730 ($2.86) | $2.91 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,977 ($3.11) | $2.56 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,910 ($6) | $5.22 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,306 ($2.41) | $2.74 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,188 ($1.24) | $2.05 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,677 ($1.75) | $1.60 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,442 ($5.69) | $15 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,620 ($2.74) | $2.17 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $884 ($0.92) | $1.27 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Argentina | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $881,510 ($922) | $1,358 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $536,611 ($561) | $778 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $77,709 ($81) | $99 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $513,107 ($537) | $786 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $314,452 ($329) | $405 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $48,077 ($50) | $76 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,073 ($20) | $25 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $454,005 ($475) | $298 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 ($307) | $123 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,395 ($7) | $6 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,956 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 71% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Argentina | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $89,922 ($94) | $58 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $66,228 ($69) | $36 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,866 ($150) | $111 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $139,177 ($146) | $89 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Argentina | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,905,200 ($25,007) | $22,838 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,069 ($1.12) | $1.16 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $38,216 ($40) | $27 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
| Argentina | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,450 ($9) | $6 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,723 ($17) | $12 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $19,460 ($20) | $38 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 ($4.21) | $6 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,360 ($2.47) | $3.63 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,407 ($4.61) | $5.85 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,370 ($3.53) | $2.15 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,938 ($3.07) | $1.87 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,364 ($9) | $11 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 64% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Argentina | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $30,599 ($32) | $24 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $12,578 ($13) | $15 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $88,866 ($93) | $60 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $47,074 ($49) | $45 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,372 ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,043 ($4.23) | $4.60 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,137 ($3.28) | $1.78 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,596,490 ($1,670) | $795 | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 ($0.57) | $0.20 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,424 ($30) | $50 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,309 ($4.51) | $3.98 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,415 prices entered by 673 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in El Salvador
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