Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,636 (2,544 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,119 (1,740 G$) | 1,427 G$ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $413 (642 G$) | 638 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $149 (232 G$) | 536 G$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $313 (487 G$) | 688 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $214 (333 G$) | 499 G$ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $701 (1,090 G$) | 826 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $222 (345 G$) | 1,291 G$ | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $108 (168 G$) | 308 G$ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $194 (302 G$) | 408 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $753 (1,171 G$) | 2,104 G$ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $270 (420 G$) | 519 G$ | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $97 (151 G$) | 293 G$ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $90,297 (140,440 G$) | 145,564 G$ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $58,214 (90,541 G$) | 80,138 G$ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,895 (10,725 G$) | 15,000 G$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $60,895 (94,711 G$) | 116,602 G$ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $38,797 (60,342 G$) | 64,430 G$ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,703 (8,871 G$) | 9,001 G$ | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,629 (4,089 G$) | 10,798 G$ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $57,223 (88,999 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $31,220 (48,557 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $800 (1,244 G$) | 2,400 G$ | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $555 (864 G$) | 1,290 G$ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 52% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $10,756 (16,729 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,976 (10,851 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,260 (31,511 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $16,031 (24,933 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,272,260 (6,644,739 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $137 (212 G$) | 218 G$ | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,720 (4,231 G$) | 6,395 G$ | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $766 (1,191 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,102 (1,715 G$) | 600 G$ | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,295 (3,570 G$) | 5,338 G$ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $471 (733 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $359 (559 G$) | 1,096 G$ | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $441 (686 G$) | 1,507 G$ | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $274 (427 G$) | 771 G$ | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $268 (417 G$) | 453 G$ | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,187 (1,846 G$) | 1,844 G$ | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 36% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,958 (4,601 G$) | 4,077 G$ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,451 (2,257 G$) | 2,716 G$ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,931 (6,114 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,726 (7,350 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $890 (1,385 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $407 (634 G$) | 709 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $367 (571 G$) | 542 G$ | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $108,762 (169,160 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1028% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $32 (50 G$) | 26 G$ | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,042 (6,286 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $405 (629 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Guyana
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