Cost of living in Argentina compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,831 (17 B/.) | 14 B/. | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,891 (11 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,482 (3.58 B/.) | 3.30 B/. | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,505 (1.55 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,215 (3.30 B/.) | 2.63 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,166 (3.25 B/.) | 2.58 B/. | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,196 (6 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,311 (2.37 B/.) | 1.97 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,317 (1.35 B/.) | 2.41 B/. | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,701 (1.75 B/.) | 1.16 B/. | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,254 (6 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,691 (2.76 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,048 (1.08 B/.) | 1.15 B/. | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,154,550 (1,186 B/.) | 1,453 B/. | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $542,710 (558 B/.) | 905 B/. | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $85,658 (88 B/.) | 107 B/. | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $506,962 (521 B/.) | 875 B/. | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (322 B/.) | 559 B/. | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (49 B/.) | 100 B/. | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,895 (22 B/.) | 35 B/. | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $538,597 (553 B/.) | 317 B/. | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (301 B/.) | 116 B/. | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,322 (6 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (5.16 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 101% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,538 (108 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (89 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $153,164 (157 B/.) | 96 B/. | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $148,821 (153 B/.) | 94 B/. | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $28,673,300 (29,459 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,064 (1.09 B/.) | 1.01 B/. | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,458 (41 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,018 (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,508 (18 B/.) | 17 B/. | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $20,361 (21 B/.) | 59 B/. | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (4.13 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,366 (2.43 B/.) | 5.33 B/. | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,113 (4.23 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,647 (3.75 B/.) | 2.64 B/. | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,370 (4.49 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,846 (9 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,063 (36 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,904 (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (82 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $54,119 (56 B/.) | 82 B/. | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (9 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,849 (4.98 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (3.22 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (1,241 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (0.56 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,964 (31 B/.) | 80 B/. | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,622 (4.75 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,057 prices entered by 687 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Panama
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