Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $426 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $311 ($4.53) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $116 ($1.69) | $4.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $56 ($0.81) | $0.88 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $95 ($1.39) | $2.97 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $60 ($0.87) | $4.02 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $230 ($3.36) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $67 ($0.98) | $3.35 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $35 ($0.51) | $1.76 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $64 ($0.93) | $3.17 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $225 ($3.27) | $14 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $111 ($1.62) | $1.94 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $34 ($0.50) | $2.03 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $28,256 ($412) | $2,264 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $18,473 ($269) | $1,625 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,860 ($56) | $177 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,596 ($286) | $1,626 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,176 ($192) | $1,156 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,812 ($41) | $109 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,230 ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $21,101 ($308) | $298 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,763 ($128) | $118 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $285 ($4.15) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $193 ($2.81) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,818 ($41) | $49 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,909 ($28) | $45 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,357 ($63) | $86 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,003 ($58) | $111 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,156,900 ($16,859) | $22,989 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $55 ($0.80) | $0.75 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,253 ($18) | $81 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $229 ($3.34) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $446 ($7) | $20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $904 ($13) | $109 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $224 ($3.27) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $127 ($1.85) | $3.54 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $193 ($2.81) | $5.09 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $95 ($1.39) | $3.56 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $108 ($1.58) | $1.83 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $389 ($5.67) | $21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $917 ($13) | $45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $544 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,813 ($26) | $222 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,557 ($23) | $74 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $290 ($4.22) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $133 ($1.93) | $4.82 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $125 ($1.81) | $5.79 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $38,778 ($565) | $395 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 ($0.16) | $0.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,666 ($24) | $52 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $124 ($1.81) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in United States
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