Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $19,744 (COL$81,797) | COL$33,663 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,648 (COL$52,399) | COL$27,275 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,918 (COL$16,233) | COL$11,115 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,544 (COL$6,398) | COL$4,898 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,256 (COL$13,490) | COL$10,527 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,944 (COL$12,196) | COL$4,279 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,718 (COL$27,831) | COL$13,858 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,620 (COL$10,855) | COL$9,468 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,953 (COL$8,090) | COL$4,518 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,105 (COL$8,721) | COL$4,059 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,161 (COL$29,667) | COL$51,410 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,056 (COL$12,661) | COL$7,094 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,138 (COL$4,714) | COL$3,594 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $937,220 (COL$3,882,806) | COL$3,559,010 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $626,876 (COL$2,597,083) | COL$2,084,320 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $135,656 (COL$562,009) | COL$351,576 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $563,814 (COL$2,335,823) | COL$1,996,390 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $376,631 (COL$1,560,343) | COL$1,440,500 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $74,995 (COL$310,698) | COL$233,653 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,618 (COL$97,846) | COL$69,721 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $484,995 (COL$2,009,284) | COL$1,384,870 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $277,951 (COL$1,151,522) | COL$415,109 | + 177% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $10,147 (COL$42,037) | COL$24,613 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,801 (COL$19,889) | COL$16,273 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 121% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $125,730 (COL$520,886) | COL$232,008 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $79,270 (COL$328,407) | COL$134,909 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $156,913 (COL$650,074) | COL$384,606 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $140,543 (COL$582,255) | COL$302,864 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $33,783,500 (COL$139,961,561) | COL$74,633,500 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,110 (COL$4,599) | COL$4,142 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $41,052 (COL$170,074) | COL$154,644 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (COL$43,418) | COL$22,191 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (COL$87,301) | COL$26,059 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,696 (COL$110,600) | COL$112,618 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (COL$28,305) | COL$25,781 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (COL$14,458) | COL$14,567 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,742 (COL$23,787) | COL$18,171 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,839 (COL$15,903) | COL$8,000 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,223 (COL$13,352) | COL$7,421 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $10,576 (COL$43,814) | COL$32,831 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 166% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,083 (COL$182,630) | COL$64,459 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $13,506 (COL$55,955) | COL$31,400 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $45,435 (COL$188,230) | COL$144,659 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $72,620 (COL$300,856) | COL$143,439 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,275 (COL$42,568) | COL$37,094 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,099 (COL$21,123) | COL$10,467 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,717 (COL$19,542) | COL$6,218 | + 214% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (COL$5,420,028) | COL$2,503,600 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (COL$2,189) | COL$266 | + 722% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $39,120 (COL$162,072) | COL$143,121 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,868 (COL$16,025) | COL$9,848 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,518 prices entered by 1,182 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 62% more expensive than in Colombia
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