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Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $236 (¥633) | ¥1,034 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $196 (¥526) | ¥720 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $77 (¥207) | ¥464 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $34 (¥91) | ¥200 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $62 (¥167) | ¥271 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $42 (¥114) | ¥640 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $125 (¥337) | ¥915 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $47 (¥126) | ¥613 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $25 (¥67) | ¥420 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $44 (¥119) | ¥267 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $203 (¥545) | ¥1,604 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $69 (¥186) | ¥209 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $25 (¥68) | ¥200 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,840 (¥61,380) | ¥256,284 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,159 (¥40,737) | ¥116,029 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,804 (¥10,221) | ¥23,252 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $16,304 (¥43,815) | ¥120,733 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,322 (¥30,427) | ¥82,119 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,125 (¥8,399) | ¥11,573 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $916 (¥2,461) | ¥4,112 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,304 (¥35,753) | ¥63,696 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,735 (¥15,411) | ¥16,934 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $236 (¥634) | ¥730 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $158 (¥425) | ¥1,567 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,128 (¥5,718) | ¥5,970 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,968 (¥5,288) | ¥3,940 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,636 (¥7,085) | ¥8,357 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,859 (¥7,682) | ¥12,795 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $691,280 (¥1,857,732) | ¥2,848,210 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $37 (¥98) | ¥147 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $749 (¥2,014) | ¥12,471 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $189 (¥507) | ¥1,279 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $316 (¥851) | ¥1,179 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $591 (¥1,587) | ¥5,268 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $110 (¥297) | ¥643 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $73 (¥195) | ¥726 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $96 (¥259) | ¥490 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $55 (¥147) | ¥144 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $64 (¥173) | ¥208 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $248 (¥668) | ¥2,754 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $645 (¥1,734) | ¥4,233 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $363 (¥975) | ¥3,266 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,020 (¥5,427) | ¥10,578 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,158 (¥3,112) | ¥8,596 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $171 (¥459) | ¥947 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $84 (¥226) | ¥488 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $103 (¥278) | ¥533 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $22,927 (¥61,614) | ¥56,871 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $8 (¥20) | ¥57 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,143 (¥3,073) | ¥9,818 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $71 (¥190) | ¥464 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.687
JPY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,403 prices entered by 1,006 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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