Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,400 ($16) | $14 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,967 ($9) | $9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $654 ($3.14) | $3.72 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $262 ($1.26) | $0.89 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $604 ($2.90) | $3.38 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $379 ($1.82) | $4.79 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,121 ($5.37) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $615 ($2.95) | $2.68 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $295 ($1.42) | $1.24 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $384 ($1.84) | $2.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,383 ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $508 ($2.44) | $1.94 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $227 ($1.09) | $2.35 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $186,326 ($893) | $1,620 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $117,503 ($563) | $1,170 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $11,407 ($55) | $189 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $157,542 ($755) | $1,180 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $86,736 ($416) | $948 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $15,495 ($74) | $127 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,235 ($20) | $40 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $91,715 ($440) | $244 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $38,204 ($183) | $100 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,554 ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $897 ($4.30) | $17 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 39% more expensive than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,426 ($136) | $51 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,486 ($60) | $54 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $35,338 ($169) | $123 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $33,253 ($159) | $127 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,526,170 ($26,496) | $27,014 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $212 ($1.02) | $0.61 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,869 ($14) | $42 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,805 ($9) | $18 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $893 ($4.28) | $10 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,483 ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,802 ($13) | $138 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $854 ($4.10) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $541 ($2.59) | $3.21 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $804 ($3.86) | $3.63 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $604 ($2.89) | $3.06 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $445 ($2.14) | $1.80 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,702 ($8) | $18 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% cheaper than in Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Little Rock, Arkansas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,152 ($29) | $53 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,403 ($12) | $20 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $9,728 ($47) | $189 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,268 ($35) | $96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,992 ($10) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $792 ($3.80) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $816 ($3.91) | $5.12 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $432,030 ($2,071) | $458 | + 352% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 ($0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,711 ($47) | $48 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $763 ($3.66) | $7 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,444 prices entered by 496 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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