Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,974 (¥2,310) | ¥1,028 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,330 (¥1,354) | ¥723 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $737 (¥428) | ¥519 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $285 (¥166) | ¥197 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $729 (¥424) | ¥316 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $524 (¥305) | ¥629 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,016 (¥591) | ¥962 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $591 (¥343) | ¥902 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $275 (¥160) | ¥574 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $364 (¥211) | ¥285 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,660 (¥965) | ¥1,208 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (¥318) | ¥184 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $205 (¥119) | ¥206 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $143,638 (¥83,501) | ¥326,267 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $95,173 (¥55,327) | ¥171,772 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $13,716 (¥7,973) | ¥28,488 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $101,318 (¥58,899) | ¥157,603 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $64,363 (¥37,416) | ¥82,713 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (¥5,385) | ¥24,082 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,473 (¥2,600) | ¥4,699 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $108,901 (¥63,307) | ¥47,482 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (¥32,396) | ¥32,093 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (¥882) | ¥1,313 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (¥621) | ¥1,878 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,408 (¥12,445) | ¥6,136 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,496 (¥7,264) | ¥5,199 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,460 (¥21,776) | ¥8,989 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,171 (¥18,120) | ¥13,588 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (¥4,023,183) | ¥2,700,660 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $240 (¥139) | ¥165 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,461 (¥2,012) | ¥10,143 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,479 (¥860) | ¥2,497 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,037 (¥1,184) | ¥1,967 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,154 (¥2,415) | ¥5,380 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (¥616) | ¥650 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $732 (¥426) | ¥938 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $826 (¥480) | ¥702 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $599 (¥348) | ¥218 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (¥317) | ¥216 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,929 (¥1,121) | ¥3,927 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,687 (¥3,306) | ¥4,141 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,855 (¥1,660) | ¥3,600 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,339 (¥6,011) | ¥4,000 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,979 (¥5,220) | ¥5,993 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,769 (¥1,028) | ¥984 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,079 (¥627) | ¥472 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $748 (¥435) | ¥575 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (¥187,346) | ¥101,122 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (¥43) | ¥52 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,106 (¥4,131) | ¥9,280 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $661 (¥384) | ¥592 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,288 prices entered by 1,152 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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