Cost of living in Argentina compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Argentina | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,449 (18 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,724 (9 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 (3.22 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $227 (1.22 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (2.32 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $370 (1.98 CUC) | 4.49 CUC | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $796 (4.26 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $469 (2.51 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (1.31 CUC) | 5.50 CUC | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $298 (1.60 CUC) | 5.74 CUC | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,236 (7 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $426 (2.28 CUC) | 4.75 CUC | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (0.81 CUC) | 3.06 CUC | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 77% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Argentina | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $141,432 (758 CUC) | 2,548 CUC | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,511 (421 CUC) | 2,650 CUC | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,033 (54 CUC) | 261 CUC | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,470 (517 CUC) | 2,314 CUC | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 (259 CUC) | 2,620 CUC | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 (45 CUC) | 118 CUC | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 (16 CUC) | 40 CUC | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 (475 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (217 CUC) | 161 CUC | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 (6 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $777 (4.16 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Argentina | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 (90 CUC) | 60 CUC | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 (64 CUC) | 52 CUC | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 (160 CUC) | 112 CUC | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 (138 CUC) | 190 CUC | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Argentina | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,810,320 (25,782 CUC) | 71,138 CUC | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 (0.98 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 (18 CUC) | 93 CUC | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Argentina | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 (6 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 (11 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 (16 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (4.53 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (2.81 CUC) | 5.32 CUC | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 (3.83 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 (2.46 CUC) | 4.97 CUC | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 (2.20 CUC) | 4.16 CUC | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 (9 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Argentina | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 (23 CUC) | 63 CUC | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 (10 CUC) | 80 CUC | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (29 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 (37 CUC) | 73 CUC | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 (7 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 (4.35 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 (3.25 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 (884 CUC) | 971 CUC | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (0.28 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 (36 CUC) | 46 CUC | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (2.53 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,064 prices entered by 1,038 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Cuba
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