Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,257 ($11) | $17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $869 ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $331 ($2.81) | $5.07 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $122 ($1.04) | $0.99 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $217 ($1.84) | $3.33 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $190 ($1.61) | $4.43 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $511 ($4.33) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $202 ($1.71) | $3.93 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 ($0.68) | $1.92 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $171 ($1.45) | $3.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $642 ($5.43) | $16 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $241 ($2.04) | $2.26 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $84 ($0.71) | $2.46 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $71,098 ($602) | $2,513 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $43,837 ($371) | $1,960 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,752 ($49) | $206 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $48,203 ($408) | $1,778 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $30,592 ($259) | $1,342 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,914 ($42) | $139 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,262 ($19) | $56 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $54,362 ($460) | $300 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $28,083 ($238) | $134 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $540 ($4.58) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $477 ($4.04) | $26 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $7,736 ($66) | $51 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,338 ($45) | $46 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,644 ($141) | $92 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,293 ($104) | $120 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,635,970 ($30,791) | $25,474 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $113 ($0.96) | $1.06 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,611 ($22) | $77 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $617 ($5.23) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $943 ($8) | $19 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,337 ($20) | $125 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $472 ($3.99) | $7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $304 ($2.58) | $4.17 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $365 ($3.09) | $5.50 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $214 ($1.81) | $4.18 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $218 ($1.85) | $2.05 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $952 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,403 ($20) | $49 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,040 ($9) | $27 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,482 ($29) | $196 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,692 ($31) | $83 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $744 ($6) | $13 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $368 ($3.12) | $5.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $307 ($2.60) | $6 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $116,021 ($983) | $499 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $31 ($0.26) | $0.17 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,414 ($29) | $53 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $277 ($2.34) | $9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in United States
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