Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $24,583 (CH$19,463) | CH$14,798 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,273 (CH$12,092) | CH$6,666 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 (CH$3,786) | CH$2,733 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,841 (CH$1,458) | CH$1,146 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,267 (CH$3,378) | CH$3,745 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 (CH$2,287) | CH$1,470 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (CH$6,075) | CH$5,818 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (CH$2,152) | CH$1,729 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (CH$1,063) | CH$1,487 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,312 (CH$1,831) | CH$1,271 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (CH$6,585) | CH$6,391 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,496 (CH$2,768) | CH$2,113 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 (CH$939) | CH$638 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $901,229 (CH$713,525) | CH$1,127,230 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $586,960 (CH$464,711) | CH$658,074 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,190 (CH$76,156) | CH$89,707 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 (CH$511,171) | CH$576,207 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 (CH$384,349) | CH$392,482 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 (CH$52,386) | CH$54,665 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,725 (CH$15,617) | CH$15,300 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 (CH$348,972) | CH$241,293 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (CH$207,633) | CH$80,915 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,914 (CH$5,474) | CH$9,464 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 (CH$5,923) | CH$8,504 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 76% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (CH$92,206) | CH$49,091 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (CH$54,323) | CH$30,021 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,438 (CH$115,939) | CH$70,688 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (CH$104,701) | CH$75,427 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (CH$24,554,070) | CH$16,969,300 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,269 (CH$1,005) | CH$1,334 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $52,798 (CH$41,801) | CH$38,611 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (CH$7,095) | CH$4,100 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (CH$12,240) | CH$9,754 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (CH$27,018) | CH$45,273 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (CH$8,572) | CH$5,808 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (CH$5,079) | CH$4,396 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (CH$4,325) | CH$4,784 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 (CH$2,609) | CH$2,190 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (CH$2,807) | CH$2,518 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (CH$11,873) | CH$16,375 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,412 (CH$32,787) | CH$37,354 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,031 (CH$11,109) | CH$12,788 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (CH$47,817) | CH$31,028 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $79,130 (CH$62,649) | CH$55,093 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 (CH$8,460) | CH$8,997 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,096 (CH$4,034) | CH$3,893 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,310 (CH$3,412) | CH$3,939 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (CH$828,215) | CH$549,935 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (CH$526) | CH$108 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $45,409 (CH$35,951) | CH$59,321 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (CH$3,173) | CH$4,836 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Chile
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