Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Seoul, South Korea (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 78% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]642 | ARS $ [BM]1,320 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]446 | ARS $ [BM]937 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]159 | ARS $ [BM]782 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]63 | ARS $ [BM]333 | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]148 | ARS $ [BM]596 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]87 | ARS $ [BM]894 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]284 | ARS $ [BM]1,856 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]101 | ARS $ [BM]967 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]48 | ARS $ [BM]583 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]83 | ARS $ [BM]342 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]284 | ARS $ [BM]3,828 | - 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]146 | ARS $ [BM]378 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]42 | ARS $ [BM]487 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 81% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]44,678 | ARS $ [BM]293,171 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]31,191 | ARS $ [BM]196,399 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]4,058 | ARS $ [BM]42,615 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]31,780 | ARS $ [BM]183,591 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]19,606 | ARS $ [BM]107,863 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]3,088 | ARS $ [BM]15,601 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]1,410 | ARS $ [BM]4,296 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]34,703 | ARS $ [BM]51,693 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]14,773 | ARS $ [BM]14,917 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]362 | ARS $ [BM]1,419 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]235 | ARS $ [BM]1,829 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 67% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]3,874 | ARS $ [BM]10,404 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]2,583 | ARS $ [BM]7,939 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]6,765 | ARS $ [BM]15,094 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]5,508 | ARS $ [BM]24,124 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]2,066,100 | ARS $ [BM]4,251,122 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]66 | ARS $ [BM]208 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]1,260 | ARS $ [BM]11,325 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]433 | ARS $ [BM]2,099 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]295 | ARS $ [BM]971 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]581 | ARS $ [BM]928 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]1,185 | ARS $ [BM]4,042 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]278 | ARS $ [BM]2,327 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]155 | ARS $ [BM]1,269 | - 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]240 | ARS $ [BM]1,229 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]120 | ARS $ [BM]420 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]138 | ARS $ [BM]371 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]579 | ARS $ [BM]2,331 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 64% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]1,391 | ARS $ [BM]4,553 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]695 | ARS $ [BM]3,051 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]2,386 | ARS $ [BM]25,375 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]2,163 | ARS $ [BM]9,081 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]390 | ARS $ [BM]1,631 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]193 | ARS $ [BM]669 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]162 | ARS $ [BM]728 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]61,592 | ARS $ [BM]84,999 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]18 | ARS $ [BM]22 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]2,278 | ARS $ [BM]9,388 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]169 | ARS $ [BM]655 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 77% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩6,360,000 in Seoul you would need to make just about ₩1,493,278 (ARS $119,632) in Buenos Aires.
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