- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $195 (¥601) | ¥1,062 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $158 (¥489) | ¥694 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $68 (¥211) | ¥441 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (¥86) | ¥200 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $47 (¥146) | ¥293 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 (¥113) | ¥754 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $107 (¥329) | ¥924 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (¥127) | ¥653 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $21 (¥65) | ¥401 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $37 (¥114) | ¥280 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $164 (¥507) | ¥1,689 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $56 (¥174) | ¥199 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $18 (¥56) | ¥196 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,146 (¥62,138) | ¥216,398 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,653 (¥42,109) | ¥126,737 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,503 (¥10,804) | ¥21,223 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,302 (¥47,195) | ¥113,438 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,532 (¥32,484) | ¥71,567 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,807 (¥8,657) | ¥12,789 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $798 (¥2,461) | ¥3,965 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,023 (¥37,084) | ¥55,558 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,118 (¥12,701) | ¥18,276 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $209 (¥646) | ¥711 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $131 (¥403) | ¥2,062 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,795 (¥5,538) | ¥7,354 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,473 (¥4,543) | ¥4,823 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,429 (¥7,493) | ¥8,419 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,497 (¥7,701) | ¥14,523 | - 47% | |
| 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 $509,089 (¥1,570,194) | ¥2,587,360 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $28 (¥86) | ¥144 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $578 (¥1,784) | ¥11,257 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $139 (¥430) | ¥1,278 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $206 (¥636) | ¥1,019 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $589 (¥1,816) | ¥3,562 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (¥290) | ¥612 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $62 (¥191) | ¥680 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $79 (¥242) | ¥455 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $48 (¥147) | ¥144 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $56 (¥174) | ¥229 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $210 (¥647) | ¥3,114 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $554 (¥1,709) | ¥4,326 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $343 (¥1,057) | ¥3,385 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,677 (¥5,174) | ¥14,181 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,063 (¥3,277) | ¥8,294 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $151 (¥465) | ¥964 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $72 (¥221) | ¥479 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $94 (¥289) | ¥586 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $17,699 (¥54,588) | ¥49,094 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (¥21) | ¥56 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,060 (¥3,269) | ¥10,897 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $62 (¥192) | ¥468 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.084
JPY
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,145 prices entered by 995 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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