Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $379 (¥676) | ¥1,041 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $285 (¥509) | ¥713 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $108 (¥193) | ¥467 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $52 (¥93) | ¥215 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $85 (¥152) | ¥287 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (¥98) | ¥484 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $210 (¥376) | ¥1,246 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $62 (¥111) | ¥610 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $31 (¥55) | ¥381 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $58 (¥104) | ¥267 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $211 (¥376) | ¥1,801 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $101 (¥180) | ¥223 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $32 (¥57) | ¥242 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,197 (¥48,576) | ¥193,680 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,796 (¥31,785) | ¥112,128 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,763 (¥6,721) | ¥15,296 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,085 (¥34,087) | ¥127,930 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,824 (¥22,906) | ¥84,445 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,798 (¥4,997) | ¥11,742 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,195 (¥2,135) | ¥3,714 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,378 (¥34,612) | ¥37,069 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,854 (¥14,028) | ¥10,892 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $286 (¥510) | ¥749 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $180 (¥322) | ¥1,906 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,687 (¥4,799) | ¥6,528 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,818 (¥3,248) | ¥4,644 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,976 (¥7,101) | ¥7,956 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,831 (¥6,843) | ¥13,013 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $996,040 (¥1,779,028) | ¥2,936,380 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (¥93) | ¥143 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,140 (¥2,036) | ¥9,633 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $221 (¥395) | ¥1,406 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $415 (¥741) | ¥929 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $980 (¥1,750) | ¥8,740 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $208 (¥372) | ¥554 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $116 (¥206) | ¥669 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $176 (¥315) | ¥525 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 (¥159) | ¥218 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $101 (¥180) | ¥251 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $371 (¥663) | ¥2,654 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $876 (¥1,565) | ¥3,633 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $516 (¥922) | ¥3,165 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,795 (¥3,205) | ¥15,347 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,506 (¥2,690) | ¥6,734 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $266 (¥475) | ¥809 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $122 (¥218) | ¥511 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $122 (¥218) | ¥509 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,210 (¥62,889) | ¥46,875 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (¥19) | ¥26 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,621 (¥2,894) | ¥8,766 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $111 (¥199) | ¥477 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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