Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $24,583 (¥2,977) | ¥1,035 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,273 (¥1,850) | ¥817 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 (¥579) | ¥618 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,841 (¥223) | ¥237 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,267 (¥517) | ¥335 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 (¥350) | ¥439 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (¥929) | ¥1,195 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (¥329) | ¥822 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (¥163) | ¥509 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,312 (¥280) | ¥312 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (¥1,007) | ¥1,267 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,496 (¥423) | ¥276 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 (¥144) | ¥293 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $901,229 (¥109,139) | ¥365,082 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $586,960 (¥71,081) | ¥197,811 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,190 (¥11,649) | ¥19,132 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 (¥78,188) | ¥145,654 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 (¥58,789) | ¥106,059 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 (¥8,013) | ¥8,349 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,725 (¥2,389) | ¥4,448 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 (¥53,378) | ¥74,559 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (¥31,759) | ¥25,414 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,914 (¥837) | ¥1,338 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 (¥906) | ¥2,815 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 57% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (¥14,104) | ¥9,315 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (¥8,309) | ¥5,103 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,438 (¥17,734) | ¥9,892 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (¥16,015) | ¥12,189 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (¥3,755,745) | ¥3,060,780 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,269 (¥154) | ¥169 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $52,798 (¥6,394) | ¥8,198 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (¥1,085) | ¥2,133 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (¥1,872) | ¥2,551 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (¥4,133) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (¥1,311) | ¥1,337 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (¥777) | ¥930 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (¥661) | ¥622 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 (¥399) | ¥224 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (¥429) | ¥188 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (¥1,816) | ¥4,604 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,412 (¥5,015) | ¥4,908 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,031 (¥1,699) | ¥3,881 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (¥7,314) | ¥7,212 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $79,130 (¥9,583) | ¥8,269 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 (¥1,294) | ¥1,244 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,096 (¥617) | ¥547 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,310 (¥522) | ¥674 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (¥126,682) | ¥51,659 | + 145% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (¥80) | ¥52 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $45,409 (¥5,499) | ¥9,530 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (¥485) | ¥613 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,969 prices entered by 566 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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