Cost of living in Argentina compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,464 (₡ 8,759) | ₡ 6,970 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,393 (₡ 5,714) | ₡ 4,544 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,698 (₡ 1,855) | ₡ 2,118 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,546 (₡ 775) | ₡ 1,107 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,311 (₡ 1,661) | ₡ 1,851 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,901 (₡ 1,455) | ₡ 1,215 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,826 (₡ 2,922) | ₡ 3,484 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,690 (₡ 1,349) | ₡ 1,691 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,496 (₡ 750) | ₡ 1,164 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,034 (₡ 1,020) | ₡ 1,054 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,790 (₡ 3,405) | ₡ 7,706 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,951 (₡ 1,480) | ₡ 1,622 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $999 (₡ 501) | ₡ 847 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $798,488 (₡ 400,477) | ₡ 541,993 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $476,713 (₡ 239,093) | ₡ 302,597 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,077 (₡ 54,205) | ₡ 41,915 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $512,114 (₡ 256,848) | ₡ 431,968 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $326,325 (₡ 163,666) | ₡ 237,019 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $84,158 (₡ 42,209) | ₡ 41,769 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,490 (₡ 11,781) | ₡ 15,330 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $504,664 (₡ 253,111) | ₡ 205,982 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (₡ 145,908) | ₡ 72,835 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,702 (₡ 3,361) | ₡ 3,988 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,354 (₡ 2,184) | ₡ 2,650 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 88% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $131,054 (₡ 65,729) | ₡ 32,063 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $84,613 (₡ 42,437) | ₡ 21,057 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $157,825 (₡ 79,156) | ₡ 58,162 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (₡ 77,069) | ₡ 44,351 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (₡ 16,009,587) | ₡ 15,244,800 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,067 (₡ 535) | ₡ 716 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $50,360 (₡ 25,258) | ₡ 26,133 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (₡ 6,786) | ₡ 3,238 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (₡ 13,375) | ₡ 8,605 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,544 (₡ 12,812) | ₡ 34,668 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (₡ 2,511) | ₡ 5,073 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (₡ 1,481) | ₡ 3,224 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (₡ 2,682) | ₡ 3,584 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,627 (₡ 1,819) | ₡ 1,401 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,204 (₡ 2,108) | ₡ 2,036 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,065 (₡ 4,546) | ₡ 10,992 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 45% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Argentina | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $34,013 (₡ 17,059) | ₡ 16,536 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (₡ 5,786) | ₡ 6,866 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,537 (₡ 26,350) | ₡ 15,181 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (₡ 26,208) | ₡ 34,354 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,577 (₡ 4,302) | ₡ 5,454 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (₡ 2,356) | ₡ 3,345 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,638 (₡ 2,326) | ₡ 1,359 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (₡ 605,750) | ₡ 334,563 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (₡ 275) | ₡ 38 | + 626% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (₡ 15,497) | ₡ 37,862 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,107 (₡ 2,561) | ₡ 2,793 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,691 prices entered by 725 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Costa Rica
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