- 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 $195 ($5.33) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $158 ($4.32) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $68 ($1.87) | $4.57 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 ($0.76) | $0.90 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $47 ($1.30) | $3.19 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 ($1.00) | $4.00 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $107 ($2.92) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 ($1.13) | $3.36 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $21 ($0.57) | $1.61 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $37 ($1.01) | $3.24 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $164 ($4.50) | $15 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $56 ($1.55) | $1.93 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $18 ($0.49) | $2.13 | - 77% | |
| 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 $20,240 ($554) | $2,035 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,653 ($374) | $1,562 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,503 ($96) | $177 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,302 ($419) | $1,572 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,532 ($288) | $1,115 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,807 ($77) | $123 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $796 ($22) | $48 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,023 ($329) | $335 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,118 ($113) | $119 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $209 ($5.74) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $136 ($3.73) | $23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,795 ($49) | $47 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,473 ($40) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,429 ($67) | $85 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,497 ($68) | $115 | - 40% | |
| 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 $506,606 ($13,874) | $22,285 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $28 ($0.76) | $0.76 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $571 ($16) | $85 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $139 ($3.82) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $206 ($5.64) | $19 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $589 ($16) | $114 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 ($2.57) | $7 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $62 ($1.69) | $3.50 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $79 ($2.15) | $5.07 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $48 ($1.31) | $3.44 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $56 ($1.55) | $1.85 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $210 ($5.75) | $21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $554 ($15) | $44 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $343 ($9) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,677 ($46) | $171 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,063 ($29) | $79 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $151 ($4.13) | $11 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $72 ($1.97) | $4.83 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $94 ($2.56) | $5.84 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $17,341 ($475) | $429 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 ($0.19) | $0.32 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,060 ($29) | $53 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $62 ($1.70) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United States
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