- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $178 ($U202) | $U349 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $147 ($U167) | $U275 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $65 ($U74) | $U174 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $27 ($U30) | $U28 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $42 ($U48) | $U90 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 ($U41) | $U72 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $107 ($U121) | $U178 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $40 ($U45) | $U61 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $20 ($U23) | $U54 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $33 ($U37) | $U71 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $154 ($U175) | $U249 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $53 ($U60) | $U92 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $17 ($U19) | $U54 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $18,625 ($U21,180) | $U35,082 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,376 ($U15,212) | $U23,221 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,779 ($U3,160) | $U3,654 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $14,419 ($U16,397) | $U22,434 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $9,493 ($U10,795) | $U15,816 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,085 ($U2,371) | $U4,703 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $753 ($U857) | $U862 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,711 ($U13,318) | $U14,620 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,671 ($U4,175) | $U3,967 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $204 ($U232) | $U275 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $116 ($U131) | $U211 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,809 ($U2,057) | $U2,831 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,415 ($U1,609) | $U1,834 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,290 ($U2,604) | $U3,501 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,481 ($U2,822) | $U3,173 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $456,109 ($U518,686) | $U868,447 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $25 ($U28) | $U50 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $460 ($U523) | $U1,804 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $106 ($U121) | $U203 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $210 ($U239) | $U388 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $529 ($U601) | $U976 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $87 ($U99) | $U341 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $57 ($U65) | $U145 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $79 ($U90) | $U234 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $44 ($U51) | $U60 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $51 ($U59) | $U91 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $202 ($U230) | $U265 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $520 ($U592) | $U955 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $321 ($U365) | $U561 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,342 ($U1,526) | $U980 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,010 ($U1,149) | $U2,029 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $157 ($U179) | $U208 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $68 ($U77) | $U127 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $93 ($U106) | $U137 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $16,053 ($U18,255) | $U20,421 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.49 ($U6) | $U7 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $989 ($U1,125) | $U1,683 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $59 ($U67) | $U132 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.137
UYU
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ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,475 prices entered by 849 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay
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