Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $653 (Q54) | Q81 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $472 (Q39) | Q44 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (Q13) | Q21 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (Q5.68) | Q11 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (Q12) | Q14 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (Q7) | Q8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $283 (Q24) | Q26 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (Q9) | Q16 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (Q4.29) | Q10 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (Q7) | Q12 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $288 (Q24) | Q90 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (Q12) | Q14 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (Q3.29) | Q8 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,260 (Q3,181) | Q6,545 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,742 (Q2,057) | Q3,437 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,412 (Q367) | Q468 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,419 (Q2,197) | Q4,411 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,258 (Q1,435) | Q2,110 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,526 (Q293) | Q280 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (Q119) | Q253 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,537 (Q3,038) | Q3,055 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,908 (Q1,323) | Q683 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (Q30) | Q80 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (Q23) | Q38 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,088 (Q340) | Q460 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,633 (Q219) | Q296 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,463 (Q621) | Q725 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,180 (Q514) | Q777 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,098,550 (Q174,484) | Q131,670 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (Q6) | Q6 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,639 (Q136) | Q129 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (Q25) | Q44 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (Q52) | Q124 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (Q102) | Q250 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (Q23) | Q48 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (Q14) | Q34 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (Q19) | Q47 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (Q10) | Q16 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (Q11) | Q17 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $521 (Q43) | Q77 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (Q114) | Q176 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $701 (Q58) | Q83 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (Q194) | Q196 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (Q191) | Q460 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $430 (Q36) | Q61 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (Q14) | Q34 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (Q13) | Q35 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (Q5,642) | Q5,407 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (Q1.58) | Q1.28 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,077 (Q173) | Q353 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (Q15) | Q27 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala
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