Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Argentina is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,789 (COL$39,948) | COL$35,792 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,147 (COL$27,937) | COL$26,278 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,980 (COL$8,997) | COL$10,797 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $922 (COL$4,190) | COL$4,573 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,983 (COL$9,014) | COL$9,741 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,161 (COL$5,276) | COL$4,189 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,188 (COL$19,035) | COL$12,371 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,598 (COL$7,265) | COL$9,369 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $826 (COL$3,752) | COL$3,513 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,081 (COL$4,915) | COL$4,018 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,384 (COL$19,924) | COL$47,532 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,997 (COL$9,078) | COL$6,510 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $491 (COL$2,233) | COL$3,591 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $504,478 (COL$2,292,950) | COL$3,454,010 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $334,056 (COL$1,518,349) | COL$1,823,560 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $37,425 (COL$170,102) | COL$333,891 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $316,495 (COL$1,438,531) | COL$1,981,820 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $214,592 (COL$975,362) | COL$1,031,590 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $29,648 (COL$134,754) | COL$221,763 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $11,519 (COL$52,354) | COL$75,011 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $272,511 (COL$1,238,615) | COL$1,370,670 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $142,393 (COL$647,204) | COL$456,722 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,912 (COL$17,783) | COL$21,274 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $3,173 (COL$14,422) | COL$15,290 | - 6% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $56,942 (COL$258,813) | COL$199,131 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $33,538 (COL$152,435) | COL$136,026 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $100,376 (COL$456,228) | COL$360,512 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $79,547 (COL$361,557) | COL$297,703 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $16,869,900 (COL$76,676,968) | COL$72,567,200 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $728 (COL$3,307) | COL$4,027 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,135 (COL$123,332) | COL$146,874 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,179 (COL$14,448) | COL$21,178 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,533 (COL$29,693) | COL$27,786 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $12,320 (COL$55,995) | COL$120,334 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,940 (COL$17,909) | COL$24,902 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,032 (COL$9,234) | COL$13,857 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,506 (COL$15,934) | COL$19,972 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,494 (COL$11,336) | COL$8,151 | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,115 (COL$9,613) | COL$5,937 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,779 (COL$26,267) | COL$32,239 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Argentina | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $21,123 (COL$96,009) | COL$50,157 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,619 (COL$34,628) | COL$28,700 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $58,073 (COL$263,952) | COL$134,433 | + 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,565 (COL$102,561) | COL$125,910 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,086 (COL$27,660) | COL$33,639 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,443 (COL$11,105) | COL$10,456 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,380 (COL$10,816) | COL$5,710 | + 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $403,195 (COL$1,832,599) | COL$2,545,900 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $191 (COL$870) | COL$203 | + 329% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $22,726 (COL$103,296) | COL$111,017 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,408 (COL$10,946) | COL$8,830 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,149 prices entered by 1,536 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Colombia
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