Cost of living in Argentina compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,623 (₩32,599) | ₩11,447 | + 185% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,597 (₩18,763) | ₩8,463 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,185 (₩5,775) | ₩6,487 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,583 (₩2,184) | ₩3,005 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,662 (₩5,054) | ₩4,131 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,779 (₩3,834) | ₩7,882 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,041 (₩8,336) | ₩8,410 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,557 (₩3,528) | ₩9,989 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,605 (₩2,215) | ₩4,206 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,044 (₩2,820) | ₩3,648 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,392 (₩10,200) | ₩29,378 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,393 (₩4,683) | ₩2,506 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,013 (₩1,398) | ₩4,400 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $986,672 (₩1,361,533) | ₩3,503,830 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $590,543 (₩814,905) | ₩1,911,090 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,263 (₩132,836) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $653,318 (₩901,530) | ₩1,369,270 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $437,429 (₩603,619) | ₩776,874 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $64,317 (₩88,752) | ₩542,787 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,253 (₩27,948) | ₩29,901 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $409,842 (₩565,551) | ₩800,000 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $233,066 (₩321,613) | ₩150,000 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $9,006 (₩12,427) | ₩14,795 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,044 (₩8,340) | ₩30,000 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 55% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $108,834 (₩150,183) | ₩85,683 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,625 (₩98,837) | ₩66,207 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,565 (₩207,768) | ₩117,681 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $135,557 (₩187,058) | ₩172,946 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $28,115,000 (₩38,796,577) | ₩35,630,100 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,233 (₩1,701) | ₩1,683 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,335 (₩54,280) | ₩60,660 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (₩11,828) | ₩9,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (₩22,123) | ₩10,000 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,720 (₩39,631) | ₩200,000 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (₩10,347) | ₩17,379 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,285 (₩5,913) | ₩11,250 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,751 (₩7,935) | ₩10,000 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,530 (₩4,871) | ₩2,000 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,759 (₩5,187) | ₩3,239 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,833 (₩23,229) | ₩17,429 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 53% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $36,729 (₩50,683) | ₩51,145 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $24,978 (₩34,467) | ₩30,000 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,924 (₩84,070) | ₩40,000 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $73,218 (₩101,035) | ₩68,634 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $11,515 (₩15,890) | ₩15,000 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,736 (₩7,916) | ₩5,270 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,152 (₩5,729) | ₩4,894 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,039,470 (₩1,434,390) | ₩1,089,690 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $592 (₩817) | ₩240 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,574 (₩49,089) | ₩74,234 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,977 (₩5,487) | ₩4,500 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,539 prices entered by 595 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in South Korea
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