Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,130 ($18) | $8 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $16,214 ($13) | $7 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,591 ($3.59) | $3.28 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,783 ($1.39) | $1.02 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,494 ($3.51) | $2.25 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,715 ($2.12) | $1.61 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,945 ($6) | $4.82 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,785 ($2.18) | $1.79 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,259 ($0.98) | $1.10 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,295 ($1.79) | $1.75 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,003 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,632 ($2.84) | $1.90 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,209 ($0.95) | $1.03 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $902,384 ($706) | $661 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $637,633 ($499) | $416 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $91,294 ($71) | $47 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $602,438 ($471) | $465 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $462,025 ($361) | $287 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $72,344 ($57) | $45 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,458 ($14) | $19 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $486,761 ($381) | $350 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $294,814 ($231) | $109 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,075 ($5.53) | $5.90 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,883 ($5.38) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,776 ($87) | $63 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $59,705 ($47) | $41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,402 ($118) | $91 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $125,939 ($98) | $74 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $34,785,700 ($27,198) | $22,166 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,282 ($1.00) | $0.93 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $49,464 ($39) | $23 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,477 ($7) | $9 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $30,415 ($24) | $13 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $33,590 ($26) | $37 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $13,131 ($10) | $5.22 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,036 ($4.72) | $4.25 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,672 ($4.43) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,272 ($2.56) | $2.34 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,524 ($2.76) | $1.56 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $13,505 ($11) | $12 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 64% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,617 ($28) | $19 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,899 ($12) | $13 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $63,325 ($50) | $57 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,032 ($59) | $40 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,340 ($10) | $9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,313 ($4.15) | $3.84 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,110 ($3.21) | $2.47 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $868,029 ($679) | $629 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1,018 ($0.80) | $0.27 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $46,026 ($36) | $40 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,201 ($4.07) | $6 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,551 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 36% more expensive than in Ecuador
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