Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 72% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,474 ($b129) | $b52 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,714 ($b64) | $b42 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $598 ($b22) | $b14 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $228 ($b8) | $b7 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $431 ($b16) | $b11 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $373 ($b14) | $b5.90 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $783 ($b29) | $b22 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $466 ($b17) | $b10 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 ($b9) | $b8 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $290 ($b11) | $b11 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,220 ($b45) | $b51 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $419 ($b16) | $b11 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $150 ($b5.60) | $b2.81 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $144,357 ($b5,379) | $b3,398 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $79,080 ($b2,947) | $b2,357 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,857 ($b367) | $b266 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,546 ($b3,597) | $b2,587 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 ($b1,798) | $b1,699 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 ($b311) | $b172 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 ($b111) | $b170 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 ($b3,302) | $b2,224 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 ($b1,512) | $b990 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 ($b44) | $b51 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $768 ($b29) | $b23 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 79% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 ($b627) | $b348 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 ($b448) | $b268 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 ($b1,111) | $b550 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 ($b958) | $b440 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,894,360 ($b182,366) | $b94,282 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 ($b7) | $b3.75 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 ($b125) | $b183 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 ($b44) | $b37 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 ($b79) | $b67 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 ($b111) | $b198 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 ($b31) | $b49 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 ($b20) | $b26 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 ($b27) | $b29 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 ($b17) | $b8 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 ($b15) | $b13 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 ($b64) | $b67 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 45% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Argentina | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 ($b160) | $b86 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 ($b71) | $b78 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 ($b202) | $b147 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 ($b254) | $b177 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 ($b50) | $b40 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 ($b30) | $b25 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 ($b23) | $b20 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 ($b6,142) | $b2,750 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 ($b1.97) | $b1.21 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 ($b252) | $b304 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 ($b18) | $b16 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 35% more expensive than in Bolivia
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