Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guatemala
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (Q102) | Q84 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (Q68) | Q47 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (Q22) | Q31 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (Q9) | Q14 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (Q22) | Q18 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (Q14) | Q11 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (Q33) | Q40 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (Q14) | Q21 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (Q9) | Q10 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (Q11) | Q11 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (Q46) | Q82 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (Q16) | Q17 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (Q5.76) | Q8 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (Q5,315) | Q7,355 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (Q3,311) | Q4,501 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (Q415) | Q535 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (Q3,610) | Q5,175 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (Q2,678) | Q3,074 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (Q367) | Q359 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (Q105) | Q211 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (Q2,877) | Q3,368 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (Q1,694) | Q910 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (Q40) | Q89 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (Q41) | Q34 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (Q631) | Q449 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (Q374) | Q429 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (Q947) | Q734 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (Q863) | Q709 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (Q186,990) | Q127,147 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (Q6) | Q9 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (Q190) | Q177 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (Q43) | Q36 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (Q71) | Q141 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (Q136) | Q299 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (Q36) | Q41 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (Q20) | Q39 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (Q32) | Q55 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (Q18) | Q19 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (Q16) | Q13 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (Q72) | Q88 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (Q176) | Q118 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (Q76) | Q88 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (Q305) | Q273 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (Q346) | Q330 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (Q64) | Q58 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (Q34) | Q27 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (Q25) | Q21 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (Q7,807) | Q5,899 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (Q1.32) | Q2.11 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (Q205) | Q406 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (Q22) | Q25 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,959 prices entered by 1,042 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala
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