- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $205 (¥614) | ¥1,054 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (¥498) | ¥698 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $70 (¥211) | ¥436 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (¥86) | ¥205 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (¥148) | ¥285 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (¥114) | ¥777 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $111 (¥334) | ¥910 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (¥124) | ¥697 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (¥67) | ¥414 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (¥115) | ¥265 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $173 (¥518) | ¥1,538 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 (¥176) | ¥203 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (¥60) | ¥198 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,804 (¥62,413) | ¥231,808 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,996 (¥41,989) | ¥125,591 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 (¥10,742) | ¥21,159 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 (¥46,669) | ¥113,754 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 (¥31,608) | ¥74,885 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 (¥8,414) | ¥12,611 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $807 (¥2,421) | ¥4,134 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,009 (¥36,026) | ¥55,558 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,493 (¥13,478) | ¥16,830 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (¥655) | ¥693 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 (¥387) | ¥1,827 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 (¥5,521) | ¥6,829 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 (¥4,501) | ¥4,215 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 (¥7,489) | ¥8,321 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,542 (¥7,626) | ¥13,972 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $529,528 (¥1,588,584) | ¥2,590,890 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (¥88) | ¥145 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $597 (¥1,792) | ¥11,257 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (¥411) | ¥1,278 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (¥634) | ¥1,016 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 (¥1,722) | ¥3,622 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 (¥297) | ¥630 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 (¥194) | ¥707 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $82 (¥246) | ¥455 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (¥150) | ¥137 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 (¥174) | ¥217 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $216 (¥647) | ¥2,939 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $565 (¥1,696) | ¥4,035 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $351 (¥1,053) | ¥3,358 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (¥4,866) | ¥12,964 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,098 (¥3,293) | ¥8,046 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $156 (¥468) | ¥880 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (¥219) | ¥491 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 (¥289) | ¥560 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 (¥59,240) | ¥49,094 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (¥21) | ¥56 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 (¥3,264) | ¥10,296 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (¥195) | ¥468 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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