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Cost of living in Argentina compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $303 ($U197) | $U407 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $243 ($U158) | $U283 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $89 ($U58) | $U134 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $45 ($U29) | $U29 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $76 ($U50) | $U95 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $50 ($U33) | $U79 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $163 ($U106) | $U180 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $57 ($U37) | $U64 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $28 ($U18) | $U46 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $50 ($U33) | $U67 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $198 ($U129) | $U248 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $86 ($U56) | $U96 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $30 ($U19) | $U51 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $25,184 ($U16,345) | $U34,992 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,985 ($U10,374) | $U25,233 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,993 ($U2,592) | $U3,876 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $17,867 ($U11,596) | $U24,357 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,950 ($U7,755) | $U17,028 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,866 ($U1,860) | $U3,087 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,094 ($U710) | $U1,028 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $16,140 ($U10,475) | $U13,443 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,887 ($U4,470) | $U4,007 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $281 ($U182) | $U271 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $179 ($U116) | $U231 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,377 ($U1,543) | $U2,753 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,733 ($U1,124) | $U1,495 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,288 ($U2,134) | $U3,367 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,329 ($U2,160) | $U3,410 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $828,715 ($U537,841) | $U1,016,180 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $45 ($U29) | $U54 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $986 ($U640) | $U1,735 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $223 ($U144) | $U228 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $386 ($U250) | $U474 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $739 ($U480) | $U1,105 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $132 ($U86) | $U292 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $97 ($U63) | $U142 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $130 ($U84) | $U196 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $74 ($U48) | $U79 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $81 ($U53) | $U97 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $314 ($U204) | $U330 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $782 ($U507) | $U897 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $433 ($U281) | $U535 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,249 ($U1,459) | $U1,324 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,391 ($U903) | $U1,730 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $227 ($U147) | $U239 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $103 ($U67) | $U134 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $112 ($U73) | $U167 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $26,726 ($U17,345) | $U23,749 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 ($U7) | $U7 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,324 ($U859) | $U2,040 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $90 ($U58) | $U149 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,298 prices entered by 1,101 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Uruguay
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