Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $630 (CH$5,113) | CH$8,667 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $453 (CH$3,675) | CH$4,717 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $152 (CH$1,230) | CH$1,786 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (CH$544) | CH$837 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $144 (CH$1,167) | CH$2,183 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (CH$707) | CH$1,130 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $274 (CH$2,221) | CH$3,841 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (CH$836) | CH$1,239 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (CH$399) | CH$731 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (CH$648) | CH$850 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (CH$2,305) | CH$4,734 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (CH$1,175) | CH$1,530 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (CH$316) | CH$434 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,003 (CH$300,245) | CH$722,366 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,003 (CH$194,760) | CH$457,665 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,432 (CH$35,958) | CH$58,446 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,903 (CH$202,068) | CH$443,484 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,320 (CH$132,421) | CH$299,475 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,492 (CH$28,337) | CH$43,287 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,427 (CH$11,576) | CH$16,383 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,383 (CH$287,102) | CH$228,063 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,063 (CH$122,226) | CH$61,876 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $348 (CH$2,821) | CH$7,309 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (CH$2,124) | CH$4,543 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 (CH$31,322) | CH$37,118 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,403 (CH$19,495) | CH$20,635 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,809 (CH$55,248) | CH$45,251 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,666 (CH$45,973) | CH$55,952 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,020,620 (CH$16,395,460) | CH$13,332,300 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (CH$559) | CH$804 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,556 (CH$12,626) | CH$38,822 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $289 (CH$2,343) | CH$3,037 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $618 (CH$5,015) | CH$6,743 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,167 (CH$9,468) | CH$31,732 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $260 (CH$2,107) | CH$4,307 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (CH$1,324) | CH$2,926 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (CH$1,775) | CH$2,885 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (CH$925) | CH$1,627 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (CH$1,046) | CH$1,518 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $506 (CH$4,107) | CH$10,477 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,315 (CH$10,667) | CH$19,221 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $673 (CH$5,462) | CH$8,883 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,186 (CH$17,737) | CH$30,152 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,201 (CH$17,859) | CH$29,188 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $404 (CH$3,279) | CH$5,701 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $167 (CH$1,358) | CH$2,854 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $154 (CH$1,251) | CH$2,335 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 (CH$538,435) | CH$385,711 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (CH$146) | CH$99 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,994 (CH$16,176) | CH$40,680 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (CH$1,390) | CH$4,022 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Chile
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