Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,422 (CH$14,441) | CH$12,884 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,768 (CH$7,459) | CH$6,316 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $617 (CH$2,602) | CH$2,940 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $232 (CH$980) | CH$1,018 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $437 (CH$1,846) | CH$2,703 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $368 (CH$1,551) | CH$1,382 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $777 (CH$3,279) | CH$5,067 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $460 (CH$1,942) | CH$1,468 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $246 (CH$1,036) | CH$1,014 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $309 (CH$1,303) | CH$1,125 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,243 (CH$5,243) | CH$6,993 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $430 (CH$1,813) | CH$1,906 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (CH$642) | CH$657 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $140,572 (CH$593,132) | CH$848,703 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,154 (CH$329,764) | CH$539,441 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,682 (CH$40,852) | CH$68,305 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $95,562 (CH$403,214) | CH$533,205 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $52,045 (CH$219,599) | CH$357,369 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $7,334 (CH$30,944) | CH$46,727 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,991 (CH$12,620) | CH$15,750 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $87,318 (CH$368,432) | CH$249,207 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,171 (CH$173,718) | CH$81,600 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,202 (CH$5,070) | CH$8,836 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $741 (CH$3,127) | CH$7,745 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 77% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,169 (CH$72,442) | CH$43,443 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,579 (CH$48,855) | CH$26,477 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,273 (CH$123,514) | CH$61,070 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $24,866 (CH$104,919) | CH$73,243 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,849,410 (CH$20,461,686) | CH$14,741,500 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $197 (CH$833) | CH$1,218 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,021 (CH$16,967) | CH$42,779 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,077 (CH$4,544) | CH$3,945 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,946 (CH$8,213) | CH$9,804 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,858 (CH$12,061) | CH$44,158 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (CH$3,565) | CH$4,308 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (CH$2,208) | CH$4,036 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $704 (CH$2,970) | CH$4,110 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $464 (CH$1,960) | CH$2,288 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $406 (CH$1,714) | CH$2,223 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,676 (CH$7,071) | CH$13,476 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Argentina | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,395 (CH$18,544) | CH$27,114 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,935 (CH$8,164) | CH$10,085 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (CH$22,848) | CH$22,246 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,765 (CH$28,544) | CH$45,968 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,457 (CH$6,147) | CH$8,132 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $832 (CH$3,511) | CH$3,643 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $626 (CH$2,642) | CH$2,884 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $163,276 (CH$688,930) | CH$599,529 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (CH$223) | CH$171 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,765 (CH$28,543) | CH$40,846 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (CH$1,993) | CH$4,305 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Chile
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