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Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $236 ($5.66) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $196 ($4.70) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $77 ($1.85) | $4.43 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $34 ($0.81) | $0.88 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $62 ($1.49) | $3.20 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $42 ($1.02) | $3.96 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $125 ($3.01) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $47 ($1.13) | $3.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $25 ($0.59) | $1.60 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $44 ($1.06) | $3.65 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $203 ($4.87) | $15 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $69 ($1.66) | $1.92 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $25 ($0.60) | $2.16 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,840 ($549) | $2,045 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,159 ($364) | $1,545 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,804 ($91) | $178 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $16,304 ($392) | $1,516 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,322 ($272) | $1,091 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,125 ($75) | $117 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $916 ($22) | $48 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $13,304 ($320) | $323 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,735 ($138) | $121 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $236 ($5.67) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $158 ($3.80) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,128 ($51) | $47 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,968 ($47) | $44 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,636 ($63) | $86 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,859 ($69) | $113 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $691,280 ($16,605) | $22,243 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $37 ($0.88) | $0.78 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $749 ($18) | $85 | - 79% | |
| 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 $189 ($4.54) | $7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $316 ($8) | $18 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $591 ($14) | $110 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $110 ($2.65) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $73 ($1.74) | $3.43 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $96 ($2.31) | $5.08 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $55 ($1.32) | $3.47 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $64 ($1.55) | $1.84 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $248 ($5.97) | $20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $645 ($16) | $45 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $363 ($9) | $25 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,020 ($49) | $171 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,158 ($28) | $78 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $171 ($4.10) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $84 ($2.02) | $4.91 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $103 ($2.48) | $5.92 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $22,927 ($551) | $419 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $8 ($0.18) | $0.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,143 ($27) | $50 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $71 ($1.70) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in United States
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