Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 84% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $24,583 ($b143) | $b52 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,273 ($b89) | $b40 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 ($b28) | $b15 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,841 ($b11) | $b7 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,267 ($b25) | $b14 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 ($b17) | $b9 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 ($b45) | $b23 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 ($b16) | $b16 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 ($b8) | $b8 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,312 ($b13) | $b11 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 ($b48) | $b59 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,496 ($b20) | $b12 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 ($b7) | $b4.13 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $901,229 ($b5,244) | $b3,684 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $586,960 ($b3,416) | $b2,803 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,190 ($b560) | $b378 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 ($b3,757) | $b2,703 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 ($b2,825) | $b2,465 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 ($b385) | $b297 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,725 ($b115) | $b164 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 ($b2,565) | $b3,482 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 ($b1,526) | $b1,253 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,914 ($b40) | $b54 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 ($b44) | $b24 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 48% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 ($b678) | $b438 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 ($b399) | $b268 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,438 ($b852) | $b632 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 ($b770) | $b568 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 ($b180,472) | $b144,748 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,269 ($b7) | $b3.75 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $52,798 ($b307) | $b148 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 ($b52) | $b35 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 ($b90) | $b69 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 ($b199) | $b202 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 ($b63) | $b20 | + 209% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 ($b37) | $b25 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 ($b32) | $b39 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 ($b19) | $b12 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 ($b21) | $b21 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 ($b87) | $b65 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 89% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,412 ($b241) | $b57 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,031 ($b82) | $b102 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 ($b351) | $b152 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $79,130 ($b460) | $b185 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 ($b62) | $b47 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,096 ($b30) | $b27 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,310 ($b25) | $b22 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 ($b6,087) | $b4,257 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 ($b3.87) | $b1.40 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $45,409 ($b264) | $b328 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 ($b23) | $b16 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,152 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 62% more expensive than in Bolivia
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