Cost of living in Argentina

Summary of cost of living in Argentina

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $1,672,151
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $703,115
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.
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Food
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ARS $8,530
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ARS $5,897
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ARS $1,911
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ARS $882
12 eggs, large ARS $1,929
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ARS $1,061
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ARS $4,091
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ARS $1,592
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ARS $782
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ARS $1,079
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ARS $4,509
2 liters of coca-cola ARS $1,946
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ARS $429
Housing
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ARS $451,018
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ARS $318,244
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ARS $28,854
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ARS $337,031
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ARS $199,181
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ARS $25,370
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ARS $9,195
40” flat screen tv ARS $252,100
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ARS $141,734
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ARS $3,508
Hourly rate for cleaning help ARS $2,229
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ARS $47,670
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ARS $30,480
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ARS $94,860
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ARS $68,106
Transportation
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ARS $17,137,900
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ARS $716
Monthly ticket public transport ARS $27,160
Personal Care
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ARS $3,587
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ARS $6,490
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ARS $10,006
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ARS $3,430
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ARS $1,612
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ARS $3,019
4 rolls of toilet paper ARS $2,188
Tube of toothpaste ARS $1,947
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ARS $5,524
Entertainment
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ARS $15,397
2 tickets to the movies ARS $6,367
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ARS $18,459
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ARS $22,802
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ARS $4,696
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ARS $2,399
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ARS $2,204
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ARS $441,836
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ARS $200
1 month of gym membership in business district ARS $21,782
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ARS $2,480

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This map shows only the top cities in Argentina. We also have on this page a list of all the cities available in Expatistan:
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The color of each marker corresponds with the cost of living in the city red markers show more expensive cities green ones show cheaper cities
Moving the mouse on top of a city will show its name and the Cost of Living Index of that city.

What is the Cost of Living Index? To calculate each city's Price Index value, we start by assigning a value of 100 to a central reference city (that happens to be Prague). Once the reference point has been established, the Price Index value of every other city in the database is calculated by comparing their cost of living to the cost of living in Prague.
Therefore, if a city has a Price Index of 134, that means that living there is 34% more expensive than living in Prague.

Prices recently added

  • 1 liter of gasoline in Buenos Aires costs ARS $800 (about 10 hours ago)
  • Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Mar del Plata costs ARS $150,000 (about 15 hours ago)
  • 1 liter of gasoline in La Plata costs ARS $900 (about 15 hours ago)
  • 1 month of gym membership in business district in Buenos Aires costs ARS $25,000 (about 16 hours ago)
  • 500 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Buenos Aires costs ARS $2,500 (about 16 hours ago)
  • 1 liter of gasoline in Buenos Aires costs ARS $870 (about 16 hours ago)
  • Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Buenos Aires costs ARS $30,000,000 (about 16 hours ago)
  • Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Buenos Aires costs ARS $15,000 (about 16 hours ago)
  • Internet 8 mbps, 1 month in Buenos Aires costs ARS $12,000 (about 16 hours ago)
  • Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 45 m2 in Buenos Aires costs ARS $10,000 (about 16 hours ago)

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