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Cost of living in Argentina compared to Panama
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $302 (5.34 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $243 (4.30 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $89 (1.57 B/.) | 4.34 B/. | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $45 (0.80 B/.) | 1.80 B/. | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $76 (1.35 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $50 (0.89 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $163 (2.88 B/.) | 5.19 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $57 (1.01 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $28 (0.49 B/.) | 2.93 B/. | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $50 (0.89 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $199 (3.53 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $86 (1.53 B/.) | 2.31 B/. | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $30 (0.52 B/.) | 1.18 B/. | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $25,190 (446 B/.) | 1,502 B/. | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $16,027 (284 B/.) | 933 B/. | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,010 (71 B/.) | 130 B/. | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $17,823 (315 B/.) | 1,011 B/. | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,950 (211 B/.) | 682 B/. | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,883 (51 B/.) | 97 B/. | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,089 (19 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $16,243 (287 B/.) | 364 B/. | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,887 (122 B/.) | 106 B/. | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $278 (4.92 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $179 (3.17 B/.) | 5.44 B/. | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,372 (42 B/.) | 59 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,739 (31 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,292 (58 B/.) | 78 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,336 (59 B/.) | 85 B/. | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $830,703 (14,700 B/.) | 22,011 B/. | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $45 (0.80 B/.) | 0.81 B/. | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $984 (17 B/.) | 35 B/. | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $218 (3.86 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $377 (7 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $736 (13 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $132 (2.34 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $97 (1.72 B/.) | 4.34 B/. | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $129 (2.28 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $72 (1.28 B/.) | 3.05 B/. | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $81 (1.43 B/.) | 2.98 B/. | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $309 (5.47 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $780 (14 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $431 (8 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,249 (40 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,391 (25 B/.) | 64 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $224 (3.97 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $104 (1.83 B/.) | 4.22 B/. | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $112 (1.98 B/.) | 2.94 B/. | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $26,726 (473 B/.) | 536 B/. | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (0.17 B/.) | 0.28 B/. | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,341 (24 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $90 (1.59 B/.) | 5.57 B/. | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Panama
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