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 $3,449 ($U723) | $U678 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,724 ($U361) | $U438 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 ($U126) | $U216 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $227 ($U48) | $U42 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 ($U91) | $U156 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $370 ($U78) | $U113 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $796 ($U167) | $U278 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $469 ($U98) | $U76 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 ($U51) | $U53 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $298 ($U62) | $U96 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,236 ($U259) | $U341 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $426 ($U89) | $U130 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 ($U32) | $U69 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $141,432 ($U29,649) | $U43,767 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,511 ($U16,458) | $U25,179 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,033 ($U2,103) | $U3,769 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,470 ($U20,223) | $U26,582 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 ($U10,113) | $U18,508 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 ($U1,750) | $U2,829 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 ($U627) | $U1,577 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 ($U18,578) | $U19,406 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 ($U8,505) | $U7,076 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 ($U245) | $U229 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $777 ($U163) | $U294 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 35% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 ($U3,530) | $U3,058 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 ($U2,522) | $U1,768 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 ($U6,251) | $U4,409 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 ($U5,391) | $U4,118 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,810,320 ($U1,008,396) | $U1,139,890 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 ($U38) | $U74 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 ($U704) | $U2,432 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 ($U250) | $U347 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 ($U447) | $U563 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 ($U622) | $U1,442 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 ($U177) | $U395 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 ($U110) | $U153 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 ($U150) | $U321 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 ($U96) | $U92 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 ($U86) | $U148 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 ($U361) | $U480 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 ($U900) | $U1,051 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 ($U400) | $U691 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 ($U1,135) | $U1,356 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 ($U1,430) | $U2,215 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 ($U284) | $U612 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 ($U170) | $U204 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 ($U127) | $U171 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 ($U34,557) | $U51,246 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 ($U11) | $U7 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 ($U1,419) | $U2,282 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 ($U99) | $U197 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Uruguay
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