Cost of living in Argentina compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,976 ($U749) | $U784 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $16,085 ($U524) | $U509 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,600 ($U150) | $U230 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,801 ($U59) | $U50 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,407 ($U144) | $U205 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,638 ($U86) | $U123 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,535 ($U246) | $U340 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,683 ($U87) | $U110 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,266 ($U41) | $U80 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,379 ($U78) | $U92 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,310 ($U271) | $U373 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,539 ($U115) | $U152 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,237 ($U40) | $U85 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $902,384 ($U29,409) | $U53,115 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $637,633 ($U20,781) | $U32,962 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $91,294 ($U2,975) | $U5,124 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $608,854 ($U19,843) | $U35,204 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $462,025 ($U15,057) | $U25,026 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $72,344 ($U2,358) | $U3,631 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,458 ($U602) | $U1,176 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $486,761 ($U15,864) | $U13,939 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $294,814 ($U9,608) | $U5,679 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,075 ($U231) | $U324 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,883 ($U224) | $U324 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,776 ($U3,643) | $U3,403 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $59,705 ($U1,946) | $U1,951 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,402 ($U4,934) | $U5,205 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $125,939 ($U4,104) | $U5,426 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $34,785,700 ($U1,133,669) | $U1,080,690 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,282 ($U42) | $U79 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $51,141 ($U1,667) | $U2,391 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,477 ($U309) | $U279 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $30,415 ($U991) | $U787 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $33,590 ($U1,095) | $U3,229 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $13,131 ($U428) | $U246 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,036 ($U197) | $U152 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,672 ($U185) | $U327 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,272 ($U107) | $U120 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,524 ($U115) | $U130 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,203 ($U463) | $U616 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 4% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,617 ($U1,161) | $U1,534 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,899 ($U486) | $U744 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $63,325 ($U2,064) | $U1,148 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,032 ($U2,445) | $U2,194 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,340 ($U402) | $U412 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,313 ($U173) | $U234 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,110 ($U134) | $U193 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $868,029 ($U28,289) | $U49,038 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1,018 ($U33) | $U20 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $47,239 ($U1,540) | $U2,214 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,201 ($U170) | $U221 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,435 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Uruguay
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