Cost of living in Argentina compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $462 (CH$5,005) | CH$8,622 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $337 (CH$3,654) | CH$4,593 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $126 (CH$1,368) | CH$1,830 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $58 (CH$631) | CH$820 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $110 (CH$1,191) | CH$2,065 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $64 (CH$696) | CH$1,040 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $243 (CH$2,639) | CH$3,637 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $73 (CH$792) | CH$1,060 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $38 (CH$417) | CH$793 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 (CH$738) | CH$843 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $242 (CH$2,622) | CH$4,597 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $121 (CH$1,314) | CH$1,481 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $36 (CH$386) | CH$438 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,173 (CH$327,086) | CH$724,973 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $20,083 (CH$217,711) | CH$450,933 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,805 (CH$41,252) | CH$60,336 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,187 (CH$229,681) | CH$455,850 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,437 (CH$156,499) | CH$301,809 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,030 (CH$32,848) | CH$40,009 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,265 (CH$13,712) | CH$17,672 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $25,733 (CH$278,959) | CH$216,154 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,293 (CH$111,581) | CH$60,956 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $321 (CH$3,478) | CH$7,012 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $204 (CH$2,209) | CH$4,449 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,044 (CH$32,996) | CH$35,877 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,006 (CH$21,747) | CH$21,447 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,855 (CH$52,634) | CH$42,131 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,375 (CH$47,422) | CH$54,429 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,447,390 (CH$15,690,375) | CH$12,212,900 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $57 (CH$620) | CH$853 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,318 (CH$14,289) | CH$40,514 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $249 (CH$2,697) | CH$3,727 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $572 (CH$6,197) | CH$7,506 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $964 (CH$10,448) | CH$29,504 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $239 (CH$2,594) | CH$3,992 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $135 (CH$1,467) | CH$2,750 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $197 (CH$2,136) | CH$2,820 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $100 (CH$1,087) | CH$1,668 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $114 (CH$1,232) | CH$1,589 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $416 (CH$4,506) | CH$10,021 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,059 (CH$11,481) | CH$20,083 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $583 (CH$6,316) | CH$8,669 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,804 (CH$19,557) | CH$21,986 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,738 (CH$18,837) | CH$31,702 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $339 (CH$3,680) | CH$5,493 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $138 (CH$1,492) | CH$2,884 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $130 (CH$1,407) | CH$2,273 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $48,708 (CH$528,018) | CH$325,832 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $14 (CH$154) | CH$119 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,749 (CH$18,961) | CH$33,874 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $134 (CH$1,450) | CH$3,890 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Chile
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