Cost of living in Argentina compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,044 (₩19,607) | ₩9,573 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,998 (₩12,875) | ₩7,837 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $653 (₩4,209) | ₩6,830 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $260 (₩1,676) | ₩2,872 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $542 (₩3,494) | ₩6,179 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $375 (₩2,417) | ₩8,120 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $794 (₩5,113) | ₩7,646 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $476 (₩3,067) | ₩8,423 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 (₩1,563) | ₩4,872 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $324 (₩2,086) | ₩2,927 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,523 (₩9,811) | ₩20,558 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $482 (₩3,105) | ₩3,521 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $161 (₩1,037) | ₩4,142 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $135,911 (₩875,590) | ₩3,748,000 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,323 (₩556,124) | ₩2,221,890 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,401 (₩67,006) | ₩253,895 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $91,242 (₩587,817) | ₩1,163,600 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $55,216 (₩355,720) | ₩778,449 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,604 (₩61,873) | ₩120,000 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,942 (₩31,841) | ₩31,294 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $89,690 (₩577,814) | ₩219,090 | + 164% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $45,911 (₩295,778) | ₩89,516 | + 230% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,450 (₩9,343) | ₩16,029 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $843 (₩5,431) | ₩14,433 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $19,144 (₩123,330) | ₩79,338 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,393 (₩73,399) | ₩58,578 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $32,674 (₩210,495) | ₩89,888 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,129 (₩168,330) | ₩144,451 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,120,370 (₩39,429,723) | ₩41,899,500 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $218 (₩1,405) | ₩1,879 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,028 (₩25,951) | ₩56,684 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,588 (₩10,233) | ₩8,245 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,056 (₩13,242) | ₩4,500 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,547 (₩22,852) | ₩45,465 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $923 (₩5,944) | ₩21,034 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $514 (₩3,313) | ₩10,694 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $691 (₩4,452) | ₩8,457 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $493 (₩3,175) | ₩5,308 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $446 (₩2,874) | ₩8,235 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,762 (₩11,350) | ₩12,817 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,554 (₩29,341) | ₩32,969 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,158 (₩13,902) | ₩28,078 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,888 (₩50,819) | ₩270,239 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,815 (₩43,903) | ₩66,875 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,444 (₩9,305) | ₩15,654 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $940 (₩6,058) | ₩5,405 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $657 (₩4,231) | ₩4,568 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $266,473 (₩1,716,719) | ₩795,597 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $58 (₩372) | ₩207 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,331 (₩40,788) | ₩72,194 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $555 (₩3,576) | ₩4,500 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in South Korea
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