Cost of living in Argentina compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $653 (COL$25,347) | COL$22,938 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $472 (COL$18,308) | COL$17,461 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (COL$6,067) | COL$7,384 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (COL$2,650) | COL$2,739 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (COL$5,684) | COL$5,412 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (COL$3,477) | COL$2,717 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $283 (COL$10,996) | COL$8,007 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (COL$4,222) | COL$5,325 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (COL$2,005) | COL$2,091 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (COL$3,198) | COL$3,012 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $288 (COL$11,172) | COL$40,916 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (COL$5,704) | COL$4,256 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (COL$1,534) | COL$2,145 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,260 (COL$1,485,148) | COL$2,542,080 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,742 (COL$960,445) | COL$1,228,290 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,412 (COL$171,253) | COL$230,719 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,419 (COL$1,025,522) | COL$1,485,760 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,301 (COL$671,594) | COL$833,073 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,526 (COL$136,883) | COL$158,201 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (COL$55,485) | COL$71,457 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,537 (COL$1,418,269) | COL$1,204,810 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,908 (COL$617,509) | COL$332,995 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (COL$14,046) | COL$19,118 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (COL$10,506) | COL$10,635 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,088 (COL$158,698) | COL$169,987 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,633 (COL$102,205) | COL$102,848 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,463 (COL$289,700) | COL$248,346 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,180 (COL$239,882) | COL$205,759 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,098,550 (COL$81,461,007) | COL$60,018,700 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (COL$2,806) | COL$2,336 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,639 (COL$63,637) | COL$131,933 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (COL$11,568) | COL$15,593 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (COL$24,418) | COL$14,708 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (COL$47,721) | COL$84,687 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (COL$10,781) | COL$17,630 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (COL$6,590) | COL$12,354 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (COL$8,859) | COL$15,744 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (COL$4,615) | COL$6,262 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (COL$5,242) | COL$4,662 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $521 (COL$20,219) | COL$21,609 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (COL$53,433) | COL$32,260 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $701 (COL$27,194) | COL$24,140 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (COL$90,620) | COL$86,137 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (COL$89,204) | COL$93,443 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $430 (COL$16,696) | COL$22,509 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (COL$6,676) | COL$7,961 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (COL$6,258) | COL$3,520 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (COL$2,634,227) | COL$1,831,050 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (COL$737) | COL$244 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,077 (COL$80,642) | COL$117,247 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (COL$7,036) | COL$8,350 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Colombia
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