- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $183 (¥673) | ¥1,057 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $149 (¥549) | ¥671 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $67 (¥246) | ¥497 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $27 (¥100) | ¥205 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $44 (¥162) | ¥301 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 (¥134) | ¥808 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $106 (¥390) | ¥924 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $40 (¥148) | ¥749 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $21 (¥76) | ¥429 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $33 (¥123) | ¥282 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $155 (¥572) | ¥1,659 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $54 (¥198) | ¥198 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $17 (¥62) | ¥206 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $19,281 (¥70,990) | ¥224,805 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,194 (¥48,579) | ¥128,074 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,099 (¥11,409) | ¥19,331 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $14,420 (¥53,093) | ¥124,565 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $9,520 (¥35,053) | ¥88,209 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,448 (¥9,012) | ¥13,050 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $778 (¥2,865) | ¥4,177 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,993 (¥44,155) | ¥58,983 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,766 (¥13,865) | ¥15,842 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $208 (¥765) | ¥748 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $119 (¥437) | ¥1,978 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,789 (¥6,586) | ¥8,366 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,457 (¥5,364) | ¥4,198 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,306 (¥8,490) | ¥8,351 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,466 (¥9,078) | ¥14,989 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $471,155 (¥1,734,740) | ¥2,383,290 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $26 (¥95) | ¥138 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $480 (¥1,765) | ¥10,566 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $109 (¥402) | ¥1,278 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $215 (¥792) | ¥1,019 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $533 (¥1,961) | ¥4,575 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (¥346) | ¥491 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $58 (¥212) | ¥645 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $79 (¥291) | ¥499 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $45 (¥165) | ¥132 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $52 (¥192) | ¥261 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $205 (¥755) | ¥3,117 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $530 (¥1,950) | ¥4,427 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $334 (¥1,229) | ¥3,435 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,299 (¥4,781) | ¥10,226 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,037 (¥3,818) | ¥7,878 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $149 (¥550) | ¥957 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $69 (¥253) | ¥474 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $95 (¥349) | ¥598 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $16,478 (¥60,669) | ¥53,237 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.42 (¥20) | ¥47 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,062 (¥3,909) | ¥10,366 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $60 (¥221) | ¥466 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.682
JPY
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,930 prices entered by 1,028 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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