- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $205 ($5.41) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 ($4.39) | $8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $70 ($1.86) | $4.53 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 ($0.76) | $0.89 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 ($1.30) | $3.17 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 ($1.00) | $4.02 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $112 ($2.96) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 ($1.10) | $3.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 ($0.59) | $1.60 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 ($1.01) | $3.44 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $173 ($4.57) | $15 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 ($1.55) | $1.91 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 ($0.53) | $2.14 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,802 ($550) | $2,044 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,996 ($370) | $1,578 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 ($95) | $177 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 ($411) | $1,584 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 ($279) | $1,130 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 ($74) | $121 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $807 ($21) | $48 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,009 ($318) | $334 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,493 ($119) | $119 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 ($5.78) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 ($3.41) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 ($49) | $47 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 ($40) | $45 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 ($66) | $85 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,542 ($67) | $115 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $529,528 ($14,006) | $22,351 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 ($0.78) | $0.77 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $597 ($16) | $85 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 ($3.62) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 ($5.59) | $19 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 ($15) | $111 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 ($2.62) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 ($1.71) | $3.50 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $82 ($2.17) | $5.12 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 ($1.33) | $3.47 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 ($1.53) | $1.85 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $216 ($5.71) | $21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $565 ($15) | $45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $351 ($9) | $25 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 ($43) | $173 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,098 ($29) | $79 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $156 ($4.13) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 ($1.93) | $4.87 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 ($2.54) | $5.87 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 ($522) | $424 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 ($0.19) | $0.34 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 ($29) | $54 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 ($1.72) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United States
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