Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $630 ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $453 ($5.02) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 ($1.68) | $2.21 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 ($0.74) | $0.97 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $144 ($1.59) | $2.08 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 ($0.97) | $1.18 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $274 ($3.04) | $4.27 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 ($1.14) | $1.75 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 ($0.55) | $1.13 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 ($0.89) | $1.48 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 ($3.15) | $13 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 ($1.61) | $2.03 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 ($0.43) | $0.79 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,022 ($410) | $715 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,003 ($266) | $383 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,432 ($49) | $52 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,903 ($276) | $502 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,320 ($181) | $285 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,492 ($39) | $35 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 ($16) | $24 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,434 ($393) | $508 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,057 ($167) | $153 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 ($3.86) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 ($2.90) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 ($43) | $66 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,403 ($27) | $46 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,809 ($75) | $106 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,666 ($63) | $83 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,020,620 ($22,395) | $20,645 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 ($0.76) | $0.91 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,556 ($17) | $25 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $289 ($3.20) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $618 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,167 ($13) | $32 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $260 ($2.88) | $5.79 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 ($1.81) | $3.63 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 ($2.42) | $5.22 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 ($1.26) | $2.00 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 ($1.43) | $1.82 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $506 ($5.61) | $10 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,315 ($15) | $16 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $673 ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,186 ($24) | $53 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,201 ($24) | $41 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $404 ($4.48) | $8 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $167 ($1.86) | $3.82 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $154 ($1.71) | $2.08 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 ($735) | $601 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 ($0.20) | $0.15 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,994 ($22) | $50 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 ($1.90) | $5.14 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Ecuador
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