Cost of living in Argentina compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Argentina | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,403 ($18) | US $18 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,778 ($9) | US $10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $606 ($3.20) | US $3.44 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $234 ($1.24) | US $2.28 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $446 ($2.35) | US $2.99 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $363 ($1.91) | US $1.92 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $814 ($4.30) | US $3.21 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $466 ($2.46) | US $5.03 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $242 ($1.28) | US $2.44 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $306 ($1.61) | US $1.74 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,230 ($6) | US $10 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $441 ($2.33) | US $2.31 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $154 ($0.81) | US $1.12 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Argentina | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $131,696 ($695) | US $853 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,378 ($414) | US $407 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,660 ($51) | US $46 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $93,133 ($491) | US $496 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $51,769 ($273) | US $289 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $7,510 ($40) | US $42 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,948 ($16) | US $30 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,310 ($466) | US $281 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,179 ($223) | US $154 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,170 ($6) | US $9 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $732 ($3.86) | US $5.58 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 93% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Argentina | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,226 ($86) | US $46 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,281 ($60) | US $29 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,757 ($157) | US $92 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $23,723 ($125) | US $68 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Argentina | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,821,770 ($25,443) | US $22,069 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $198 ($1.05) | US $0.57 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,374 ($23) | US $28 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Argentina | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,348 ($7) | US $4.79 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,821 ($10) | US $8 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,896 ($15) | US $44 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $748 ($3.95) | US $7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $537 ($2.83) | US $3.83 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $669 ($3.53) | US $4.57 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $459 ($2.42) | US $2.71 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $390 ($2.06) | US $2.07 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,724 ($9) | US $16 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Argentina | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,371 ($23) | US $24 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,862 ($10) | US $8 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,252 ($28) | US $57 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,595 ($35) | US $40 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,506 ($8) | US $10 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $927 ($4.89) | US $4.12 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $611 ($3.22) | US $1.48 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $137,638 ($726) | US $804 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $43 ($0.23) | US $0.40 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,757 ($36) | US $53 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $476 ($2.51) | US $3.24 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Venezuela
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