Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,274 (4,128 G$) | 4,078 G$ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,621 (2,771 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 (848 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,847 (328 G$) | 527 G$ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,708 (835 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 (512 G$) | 733 G$ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (1,361 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (482 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (238 G$) | 600 G$ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,396 (425 G$) | 350 G$ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (1,475 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,507 (622 G$) | 120 G$ | + 418% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 (210 G$) | 388 G$ | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $880,349 (156,138 G$) | 184,724 G$ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $584,277 (103,627 G$) | 136,983 G$ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $95,563 (16,949 G$) | 17,428 G$ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 (114,510 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 (86,100 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 (11,735 G$) | 15,000 G$ | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,961 (3,363 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 (78,175 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (46,513 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,948 (1,232 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 (1,327 G$) | 1,500 G$ | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 63% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (20,656 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (12,169 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $149,016 (26,429 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (23,455 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (5,500,496 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,274 (226 G$) | 438 G$ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $50,412 (8,941 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (1,589 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (2,742 G$) | 800 G$ | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (6,053 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (1,920 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (1,138 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (969 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 (584 G$) | 539 G$ | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (629 G$) | 350 G$ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (2,660 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 117% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $40,785 (7,234 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $15,222 (2,700 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (10,712 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,855 (13,631 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,811 (1,917 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,109 (906 G$) | 709 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,494 (797 G$) | 360 G$ | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (185,533 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (118 G$) | 15 G$ | + 686% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $48,621 (8,623 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (711 G$) | 500 G$ | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,578 prices entered by 485 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Guyana
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