Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,479 ($15) | $10 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,453 ($9) | $6 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $480 ($2.83) | $2.53 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $177 ($1.04) | $1.00 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $361 ($2.13) | $2.36 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $262 ($1.54) | $1.28 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $712 ($4.19) | $4.07 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $308 ($1.81) | $1.88 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $153 ($0.90) | $1.29 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $248 ($1.46) | $1.50 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $986 ($5.81) | $16 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $372 ($2.19) | $1.97 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $132 ($0.78) | $1.03 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $112,466 ($662) | $641 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $71,740 ($422) | $374 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $8,139 ($48) | $59 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $66,227 ($390) | $490 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $43,036 ($253) | $286 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,616 ($33) | $41 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,013 ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $75,473 ($444) | $490 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,983 ($218) | $181 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $972 ($5.73) | $6 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $603 ($3.55) | $10 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $12,454 ($73) | $63 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,905 ($41) | $49 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $26,484 ($156) | $106 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,487 ($156) | $77 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,214,760 ($24,821) | $20,686 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $161 ($0.95) | $1.01 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,857 ($17) | $25 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $995 ($5.86) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,803 ($11) | $8 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,028 ($18) | $34 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $615 ($3.62) | $5.63 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $374 ($2.20) | $3.86 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $527 ($3.11) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $396 ($2.33) | $2.12 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $343 ($2.02) | $1.63 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,415 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Argentina | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,419 ($20) | $18 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,716 ($10) | $11 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,160 ($30) | $41 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,675 ($33) | $47 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,004 ($5.91) | $10 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $526 ($3.10) | $3.70 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $454 ($2.67) | $1.83 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $171,334 ($1,009) | $723 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $42 ($0.25) | $0.20 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,634 ($27) | $56 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $424 ($2.50) | $5.17 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador
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