Cost of living in Argentina compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (₩13,315) | ₩12,081 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (₩9,206) | ₩7,849 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (₩2,984) | ₩5,923 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (₩1,377) | ₩2,942 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (₩3,011) | ₩5,102 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (₩1,656) | ₩7,780 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (₩6,386) | ₩8,958 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (₩2,486) | ₩6,825 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (₩1,220) | ₩4,178 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (₩1,684) | ₩3,056 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (₩7,039) | ₩21,973 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (₩3,038) | ₩3,494 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (₩670) | ₩4,603 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (₩704,041) | ₩1,500,120 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (₩496,780) | ₩1,934,250 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (₩45,042) | ₩240,148 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (₩526,106) | ₩1,264,360 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (₩310,922) | ₩725,161 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (₩39,602) | ₩80,000 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (₩14,354) | ₩28,380 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (₩393,529) | ₩433,362 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (₩221,247) | ₩100,000 | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (₩5,477) | ₩16,029 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (₩3,479) | ₩14,433 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (₩74,414) | ₩85,819 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (₩47,580) | ₩66,260 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (₩148,077) | ₩96,399 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (₩106,313) | ₩148,450 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (₩26,752,317) | ₩39,273,000 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (₩1,118) | ₩1,635 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (₩42,397) | ₩58,441 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (₩5,600) | ₩7,985 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (₩10,130) | ₩12,000 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (₩15,620) | ₩39,691 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (₩5,355) | ₩20,000 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (₩2,517) | ₩15,000 | - 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (₩4,712) | ₩9,644 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (₩3,415) | ₩3,593 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (₩3,040) | ₩6,320 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (₩8,624) | ₩14,338 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (₩24,034) | ₩37,219 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (₩9,939) | ₩27,364 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (₩28,814) | ₩249,761 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (₩35,594) | ₩127,461 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (₩7,331) | ₩15,654 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (₩3,745) | ₩5,510 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (₩3,441) | ₩6,631 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (₩689,707) | ₩924,016 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (₩312) | ₩206 | + 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (₩34,002) | ₩98,667 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (₩3,871) | ₩4,699 | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,206 prices entered by 849 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in South Korea
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