Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $626 (¥743) | ¥941 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $448 (¥532) | ¥695 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $150 (¥178) | ¥426 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (¥79) | ¥203 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 (¥169) | ¥244 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (¥103) | ¥653 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $270 (¥320) | ¥888 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $102 (¥121) | ¥792 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (¥58) | ¥389 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 (¥94) | ¥306 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $279 (¥331) | ¥1,351 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 (¥171) | ¥185 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (¥46) | ¥246 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,579 (¥43,396) | ¥295,978 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,423 (¥27,788) | ¥169,167 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,424 (¥5,248) | ¥25,258 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,607 (¥29,193) | ¥144,655 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,097 (¥19,097) | ¥80,593 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,477 (¥4,125) | ¥13,235 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,428 (¥1,694) | ¥4,060 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,028 (¥41,557) | ¥55,604 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,588 (¥17,307) | ¥10,692 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $350 (¥415) | ¥778 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $260 (¥308) | ¥2,599 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,819 (¥4,531) | ¥6,849 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,353 (¥2,792) | ¥4,780 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,756 (¥8,015) | ¥8,249 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,613 (¥6,659) | ¥12,511 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,008,020 (¥2,382,253) | ¥2,585,890 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (¥81) | ¥135 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,549 (¥1,837) | ¥10,445 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $287 (¥340) | ¥1,225 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $615 (¥730) | ¥1,626 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,170 (¥1,388) | ¥6,148 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $258 (¥306) | ¥812 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (¥195) | ¥655 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (¥260) | ¥501 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $113 (¥135) | ¥170 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $128 (¥152) | ¥229 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $498 (¥591) | ¥2,983 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,295 (¥1,536) | ¥3,633 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $664 (¥788) | ¥3,657 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,179 (¥2,585) | ¥12,969 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,180 (¥2,586) | ¥6,422 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (¥478) | ¥1,122 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $166 (¥197) | ¥445 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $153 (¥182) | ¥556 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $65,887 (¥78,166) | ¥52,544 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (¥21) | ¥40 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,958 (¥2,323) | ¥9,497 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (¥203) | ¥525 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Japan
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