Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $657 ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $479 ($5.11) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $160 ($1.71) | $4.27 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 ($0.73) | $0.88 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 ($1.59) | $2.88 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 ($0.96) | $4.18 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $292 ($3.12) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $112 ($1.20) | $3.44 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $53 ($0.56) | $1.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 ($0.90) | $3.11 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $293 ($3.13) | $14 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $149 ($1.59) | $1.99 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 ($0.43) | $2.18 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,826 ($414) | $2,189 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,978 ($266) | $1,581 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,453 ($47) | $179 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,872 ($286) | $1,543 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,523 ($187) | $1,142 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,536 ($38) | $113 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,440 ($15) | $52 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,124 ($396) | $272 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,265 ($173) | $127 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $366 ($3.90) | $11 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $272 ($2.90) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,176 ($45) | $47 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,655 ($28) | $42 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,605 ($81) | $86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,254 ($67) | $107 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,113,160 ($22,529) | $23,518 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $73 ($0.78) | $0.66 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,651 ($18) | $74 | - 76% | |
| 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 $317 ($3.38) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $643 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,244 ($13) | $111 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 ($2.97) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $172 ($1.83) | $3.45 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 ($2.44) | $4.86 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 ($1.27) | $3.66 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $137 ($1.46) | $1.81 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $526 ($5.60) | $22 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,376 ($15) | $47 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $721 ($8) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,287 ($24) | $197 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,313 ($25) | $78 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $419 ($4.47) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $175 ($1.86) | $4.94 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $163 ($1.74) | $5.65 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $68,368 ($729) | $427 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 ($0.20) | $0.25 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,074 ($22) | $49 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $185 ($1.97) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United States
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