Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $474 ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $341 ($4.68) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $128 ($1.76) | $2.35 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $59 ($0.81) | $0.99 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $111 ($1.52) | $1.91 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $65 ($0.90) | $1.20 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $246 ($3.37) | $4.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $75 ($1.02) | $1.82 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $39 ($0.53) | $1.04 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 ($0.94) | $1.42 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $245 ($3.36) | $14 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $123 ($1.69) | $1.92 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 ($0.49) | $0.77 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,548 ($419) | $714 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $20,283 ($278) | $394 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,856 ($53) | $57 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,114 ($290) | $532 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,446 ($198) | $330 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,071 ($42) | $38 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,281 ($18) | $26 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $26,173 ($359) | $505 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,256 ($141) | $172 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $324 ($4.45) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $211 ($2.90) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,113 ($43) | $65 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,024 ($28) | $51 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,938 ($68) | $108 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,447 ($61) | $83 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,449,290 ($19,873) | $22,293 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $58 ($0.79) | $0.81 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,354 ($19) | $24 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $258 ($3.54) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $542 ($7) | $15 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $968 ($13) | $37 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $240 ($3.30) | $6 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $139 ($1.90) | $3.87 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $195 ($2.68) | $5.39 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $101 ($1.39) | $2.12 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $114 ($1.56) | $1.59 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $425 ($5.83) | $10 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,078 ($15) | $19 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $589 ($8) | $11 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,956 ($27) | $59 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,794 ($25) | $42 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $347 ($4.77) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $140 ($1.92) | $3.13 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $131 ($1.79) | $1.87 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $49,448 ($678) | $501 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $14 ($0.20) | $0.20 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,777 ($24) | $47 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $136 ($1.86) | $4.78 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2020.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Ecuador
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