Cost of living in Argentina compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $653 (7 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $472 (5.08 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (1.68 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (0.74 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (1.58 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (0.97 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $283 (3.05 B/.) | 5.52 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (1.17 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (0.56 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (0.89 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $288 (3.10 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (1.58 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (0.43 B/.) | 1.60 B/. | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,260 (412 B/.) | 1,397 B/. | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,742 (267 B/.) | 910 B/. | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,412 (48 B/.) | 105 B/. | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,419 (285 B/.) | 858 B/. | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,258 (186 B/.) | 570 B/. | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,526 (38 B/.) | 71 B/. | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (15 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,537 (394 B/.) | 360 B/. | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,908 (171 B/.) | 113 B/. | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (3.90 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (2.92 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,088 (44 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,633 (28 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,463 (80 B/.) | 75 B/. | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,180 (67 B/.) | 89 B/. | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,098,550 (22,622 B/.) | 20,263 B/. | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (0.78 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,639 (18 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (3.21 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (7 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (13 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (2.99 B/.) | 4.21 B/. | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (1.83 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (2.46 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (1.28 B/.) | 3.05 B/. | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (1.46 B/.) | 2.58 B/. | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $521 (5.61 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (15 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $701 (8 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (25 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (25 B/.) | 52 B/. | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $430 (4.64 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (1.85 B/.) | 4.88 B/. | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (1.74 B/.) | 3.49 B/. | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (732 B/.) | 525 B/. | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (0.20 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,077 (22 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (1.95 B/.) | 5.14 B/. | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Panama
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