Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,991 (CH$16,227) | CH$14,286 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,357 (CH$7,664) | CH$7,104 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $854 (CH$2,778) | CH$2,828 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $303 (CH$985) | CH$1,051 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $917 (CH$2,982) | CH$2,850 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $629 (CH$2,046) | CH$1,384 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,338 (CH$4,350) | CH$5,783 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $720 (CH$2,340) | CH$1,492 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $281 (CH$915) | CH$1,122 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $427 (CH$1,390) | CH$1,091 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,700 (CH$5,526) | CH$7,042 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $563 (CH$1,829) | CH$1,880 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $232 (CH$756) | CH$656 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $204,338 (CH$664,353) | CH$982,186 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $121,936 (CH$396,444) | CH$607,412 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,073 (CH$45,754) | CH$64,564 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $162,064 (CH$526,910) | CH$656,204 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $97,931 (CH$318,396) | CH$392,603 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,895 (CH$22,417) | CH$42,623 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $6,943 (CH$22,574) | CH$15,679 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $111,722 (CH$363,236) | CH$241,971 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $53,544 (CH$174,086) | CH$77,099 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,806 (CH$9,123) | CH$8,445 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,462 (CH$4,755) | CH$8,146 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,752 (CH$73,972) | CH$46,123 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,467 (CH$40,534) | CH$30,057 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,173 (CH$133,863) | CH$68,658 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,193 (CH$140,432) | CH$79,452 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,945,470 (CH$25,832,678) | CH$15,250,300 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $225 (CH$731) | CH$1,259 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,426 (CH$7,887) | CH$43,394 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,163 (CH$7,032) | CH$7,251 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,119 (CH$3,639) | CH$3,573 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,822 (CH$5,925) | CH$9,937 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,255 (CH$17,086) | CH$36,211 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 (CH$3,909) | CH$3,607 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $902 (CH$2,932) | CH$3,721 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,182 (CH$3,843) | CH$3,546 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $620 (CH$2,016) | CH$1,905 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $753 (CH$2,447) | CH$2,151 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,120 (CH$6,892) | CH$18,102 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile (Chile) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Santiago, Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,802 (CH$22,115) | CH$26,918 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,453 (CH$11,226) | CH$10,994 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,205 (CH$39,681) | CH$20,682 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,494 (CH$24,364) | CH$44,735 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,919 (CH$6,240) | CH$8,465 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,016 (CH$3,302) | CH$4,113 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $909 (CH$2,957) | CH$2,832 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $334,200 (CH$1,086,566) | CH$498,304 | + 118% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 (CH$147) | CH$94 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,605 (CH$31,229) | CH$51,214 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $982 (CH$3,193) | CH$4,536 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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