Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,260 (Q82) | Q87 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $871 (Q57) | Q49 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $331 (Q22) | Q22 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $121 (Q8) | Q12 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $214 (Q14) | Q19 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $189 (Q12) | Q10 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $511 (Q33) | Q32 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $201 (Q13) | Q19 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 (Q5.24) | Q14 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $171 (Q11) | Q11 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $640 (Q42) | Q108 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $241 (Q16) | Q16 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $84 (Q5.49) | Q8 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $69,276 (Q4,511) | Q7,750 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $43,307 (Q2,820) | Q4,369 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,917 (Q385) | Q808 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $47,447 (Q3,090) | Q5,199 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $29,431 (Q1,916) | Q2,769 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,054 (Q329) | Q711 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,262 (Q147) | Q207 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $54,362 (Q3,540) | Q3,187 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $28,083 (Q1,829) | Q781 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $540 (Q35) | Q111 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $477 (Q31) | Q44 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $7,736 (Q504) | Q449 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,338 (Q348) | Q422 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,644 (Q1,084) | Q836 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,293 (Q800) | Q629 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,635,970 (Q236,765) | Q122,213 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $113 (Q7) | Q9 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,788 (Q182) | Q131 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $617 (Q40) | Q47 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $943 (Q61) | Q147 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,298 (Q150) | Q247 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $472 (Q31) | Q59 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $304 (Q20) | Q28 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $365 (Q24) | Q39 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $214 (Q14) | Q19 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $218 (Q14) | Q15 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $952 (Q62) | Q85 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,403 (Q157) | Q156 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,040 (Q68) | Q72 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,482 (Q227) | Q182 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,692 (Q240) | Q320 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $757 (Q49) | Q52 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $368 (Q24) | Q27 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $307 (Q20) | Q21 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $116,021 (Q7,555) | Q5,158 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $31 (Q2.04) | Q0.41 | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,414 (Q222) | Q393 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $277 (Q18) | Q30 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,638 prices entered by 1,348 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Guatemala
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