Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $474 ($b45) | $b45 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $341 ($b32) | $b41 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $128 ($b12) | $b12 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $59 ($b5.57) | $b6 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $111 ($b10) | $b11 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $65 ($b6) | $b6 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $246 ($b23) | $b20 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $75 ($b7) | $b13 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $39 ($b3.67) | $b7 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 ($b6) | $b11 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $245 ($b23) | $b53 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $123 ($b12) | $b10 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 ($b3.36) | $b3.62 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,548 ($b2,895) | $b4,182 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $20,283 ($b1,922) | $b4,203 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,856 ($b365) | $b297 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,114 ($b2,001) | $b4,657 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,446 ($b1,369) | $b2,102 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,071 ($b291) | $b258 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,281 ($b121) | $b224 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $26,173 ($b2,480) | $b2,699 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,256 ($b972) | $b1,036 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $324 ($b31) | $b46 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $211 ($b20) | $b17 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,113 ($b295) | $b380 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,024 ($b192) | $b420 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,938 ($b468) | $b548 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,447 ($b421) | $b526 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,449,290 ($b137,350) | $b101,818 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $58 ($b5.47) | $b3.81 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,354 ($b128) | $b140 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $258 ($b24) | $b34 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $542 ($b51) | $b47 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $968 ($b92) | $b188 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $240 ($b23) | $b31 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $139 ($b13) | $b22 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $195 ($b19) | $b28 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $101 ($b10) | $b11 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $114 ($b11) | $b14 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $425 ($b40) | $b46 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,078 ($b102) | $b73 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $589 ($b56) | $b84 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,956 ($b185) | $b184 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,794 ($b170) | $b200 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $347 ($b33) | $b38 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $140 ($b13) | $b24 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $131 ($b12) | $b18 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $49,448 ($b4,686) | $b3,931 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $14 ($b1.35) | $b1.18 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,777 ($b168) | $b364 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $136 ($b13) | $b16 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Bolivia
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