Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,528 (2,725 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,993 (1,801 G$) | 1,657 G$ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,030 (620 G$) | 632 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $382 (230 G$) | 483 G$ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $974 (586 G$) | 777 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $655 (394 G$) | 441 G$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,472 (886 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $647 (389 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $421 (253 G$) | 253 G$ | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $466 (281 G$) | 360 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,067 (1,244 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $745 (448 G$) | 508 G$ | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $271 (163 G$) | 278 G$ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $220,079 (132,455 G$) | 243,593 G$ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $138,696 (83,474 G$) | 105,307 G$ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $19,149 (11,525 G$) | 13,892 G$ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $148,310 (89,261 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $108,186 (65,112 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $18,444 (11,101 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,739 (2,852 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,668 (78,041 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76,379 (45,969 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,760 (1,059 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,565 (942 G$) | 593 G$ | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 30% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,451 (16,521 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,082 (9,679 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $43,119 (25,951 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,412 (23,118 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,086,590 (4,866,921 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $283 (171 G$) | 309 G$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $5,446 (3,277 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,844 (1,110 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,074 (1,850 G$) | 600 G$ | + 208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,795 (4,692 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,910 (1,150 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $887 (534 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,370 (825 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $819 (493 G$) | 828 G$ | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $713 (429 G$) | 480 G$ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,959 (1,781 G$) | 2,279 G$ | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 36% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Argentina | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,896 (4,752 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,201 (1,926 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,874 (8,350 G$) | 10,000 G$ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,435 (9,290 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,262 (1,362 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,391 (837 G$) | 709 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,087 (654 G$) | 360 G$ | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $352,941 (212,418 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1316% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $75 (45 G$) | 21 G$ | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,937 (5,379 G$) | 9,000 G$ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $953 (574 G$) | 500 G$ | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,500 prices entered by 990 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Guyana
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