- 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 $193 ($U172) | $U348 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $154 ($U137) | $U276 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $68 ($U61) | $U171 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 ($U25) | $U29 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $46 ($U41) | $U92 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 ($U33) | $U80 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $106 ($U95) | $U175 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 ($U36) | $U66 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $21 ($U19) | $U52 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $36 ($U32) | $U77 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $159 ($U141) | $U227 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $55 ($U49) | $U91 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $18 ($U16) | $U53 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,121 ($U17,915) | $U34,181 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,726 ($U12,222) | $U21,663 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,312 ($U2,948) | $U3,951 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,184 ($U13,519) | $U23,103 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,183 ($U9,066) | $U15,834 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,590 ($U2,306) | $U3,967 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $801 ($U713) | $U884 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,117 ($U10,788) | $U15,125 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,963 ($U3,528) | $U4,048 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $208 ($U186) | $U272 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $135 ($U121) | $U196 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,773 ($U1,579) | $U2,844 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,529 ($U1,361) | $U1,753 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,400 ($U2,137) | $U3,163 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,480 ($U2,208) | $U3,642 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $489,972 ($U436,254) | $U877,744 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $27 ($U24) | $U52 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $570 ($U507) | $U1,695 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $135 ($U120) | $U263 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $203 ($U180) | $U640 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $587 ($U522) | $U1,389 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $100 ($U89) | $U211 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $61 ($U54) | $U147 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $78 ($U70) | $U230 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $47 ($U42) | $U74 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 ($U51) | $U101 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $211 ($U188) | $U302 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $556 ($U495) | $U908 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $340 ($U303) | $U590 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,403 ($U1,249) | $U953 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,048 ($U933) | $U1,934 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $150 ($U134) | $U190 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $71 ($U63) | $U119 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $94 ($U83) | $U140 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $16,721 ($U14,887) | $U20,457 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 ($U5.88) | $U7 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,062 ($U946) | $U1,677 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $61 ($U55) | $U140 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Uruguay
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