- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $205 ($U173) | $U352 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 ($U141) | $U276 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $70 ($U59) | $U170 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 ($U24) | $U28 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 ($U42) | $U92 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 ($U32) | $U84 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $112 ($U95) | $U175 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 ($U35) | $U73 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 ($U19) | $U55 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 ($U32) | $U72 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $174 ($U147) | $U227 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $59 ($U50) | $U92 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 ($U17) | $U53 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,836 ($U17,602) | $U31,544 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,990 ($U11,818) | $U23,398 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,581 ($U3,025) | $U3,875 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 ($U13,141) | $U24,319 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 ($U8,900) | $U16,357 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 ($U2,369) | $U4,443 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $814 ($U687) | $U921 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,978 ($U10,119) | $U14,452 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,600 ($U3,886) | $U4,023 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 ($U185) | $U304 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 ($U109) | $U208 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,840 ($U1,555) | $U2,768 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 ($U1,267) | $U1,684 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,496 ($U2,109) | $U3,038 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,558 ($U2,161) | $U3,667 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $532,654 ($U449,959) | $U874,826 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $30 ($U25) | $U53 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $609 ($U515) | $U1,669 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 ($U116) | $U255 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 ($U178) | $U640 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 ($U485) | $U1,178 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 ($U84) | $U252 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 ($U55) | $U152 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $82 ($U69) | $U180 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 ($U42) | $U75 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 ($U49) | $U96 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $219 ($U185) | $U302 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $567 ($U479) | $U883 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $352 ($U297) | $U573 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 ($U1,370) | $U953 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,106 ($U934) | $U1,893 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $158 ($U133) | $U187 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 ($U62) | $U125 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $97 ($U82) | $U135 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 ($U16,681) | $U23,009 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 ($U5.99) | $U7 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 ($U919) | $U1,620 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 ($U55) | $U141 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Uruguay
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