Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 67% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,528 (COL$73,363) | COL$31,050 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,440 (COL$41,796) | COL$22,537 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $485 (COL$14,085) | COL$9,415 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $178 (COL$5,164) | COL$3,788 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $356 (COL$10,323) | COL$8,113 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $254 (COL$7,379) | COL$4,167 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $716 (COL$20,783) | COL$10,842 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $295 (COL$8,566) | COL$7,162 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $149 (COL$4,312) | COL$3,514 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $256 (COL$7,438) | COL$3,800 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $939 (COL$27,258) | COL$46,233 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $366 (COL$10,608) | COL$5,218 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $123 (COL$3,572) | COL$2,869 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $112,691 (COL$3,270,299) | COL$2,710,710 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $71,386 (COL$2,071,629) | COL$1,465,590 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $8,009 (COL$232,428) | COL$258,057 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $64,809 (COL$1,880,749) | COL$1,678,890 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $44,089 (COL$1,279,465) | COL$987,051 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,482 (COL$159,081) | COL$176,060 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,958 (COL$85,832) | COL$67,685 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $76,081 (COL$2,207,875) | COL$1,434,750 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,410 (COL$1,056,617) | COL$405,374 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,019 (COL$29,575) | COL$18,161 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $623 (COL$18,077) | COL$12,412 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 103% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $12,453 (COL$361,393) | COL$186,413 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,963 (COL$202,081) | COL$125,094 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $26,805 (COL$777,877) | COL$319,816 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,783 (COL$777,244) | COL$214,790 | + 262% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,970,780 (COL$115,232,268) | COL$63,131,700 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $163 (COL$4,724) | COL$3,122 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,896 (COL$84,030) | COL$136,459 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $879 (COL$25,511) | COL$19,144 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,952 (COL$56,654) | COL$21,496 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,993 (COL$86,868) | COL$88,992 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $543 (COL$15,750) | COL$19,770 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $374 (COL$10,855) | COL$12,563 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $527 (COL$15,301) | COL$16,732 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $401 (COL$11,640) | COL$7,342 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $343 (COL$9,956) | COL$5,795 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,444 (COL$41,902) | COL$26,738 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 107% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,306 (COL$95,939) | COL$38,026 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,716 (COL$49,793) | COL$28,272 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,176 (COL$150,211) | COL$101,210 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,576 (COL$161,822) | COL$108,086 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $983 (COL$28,519) | COL$27,583 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $517 (COL$15,008) | COL$9,599 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $442 (COL$12,823) | COL$4,674 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $171,334 (COL$4,972,123) | COL$2,324,030 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $42 (COL$1,220) | COL$198 | + 515% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,625 (COL$134,220) | COL$120,363 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $411 (COL$11,933) | COL$8,397 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 46% more expensive than in Colombia
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