Cost of living in Argentina compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $664 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $483 ($5.14) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $163 ($1.74) | $2.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 ($0.74) | $1.59 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $150 ($1.60) | $2.61 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $92 ($0.98) | $1.99 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $296 ($3.16) | $4.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $113 ($1.21) | $2.09 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $53 ($0.57) | $1.95 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 ($0.90) | $1.58 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $295 ($3.14) | $15 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $151 ($1.60) | $1.78 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 ($0.43) | $0.95 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,864 ($414) | $1,118 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $25,135 ($268) | $621 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,527 ($48) | $59 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,865 ($286) | $709 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,553 ($187) | $360 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,494 ($37) | $43 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,461 ($16) | $33 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,608 ($400) | $344 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,738 ($178) | $87 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $371 ($3.95) | $4.69 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $274 ($2.92) | $10 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,210 ($45) | $50 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,691 ($29) | $38 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,774 ($83) | $98 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,331 ($67) | $104 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,136,660 ($22,747) | $19,667 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $74 ($0.79) | $1.04 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,653 ($18) | $30 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $323 ($3.44) | $4.77 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $649 ($7) | $9 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,247 ($13) | $33 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $283 ($3.02) | $4.00 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $172 ($1.83) | $4.16 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $232 ($2.47) | $5.52 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $122 ($1.30) | $2.25 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $139 ($1.48) | $2.25 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $528 ($5.62) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,409 ($15) | $17 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $722 ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,353 ($25) | $48 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,347 ($25) | $42 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $438 ($4.66) | $8 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $178 ($1.90) | $4.54 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $167 ($1.78) | $1.72 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $68,826 ($733) | $502 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 ($0.20) | $0.20 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,100 ($22) | $31 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $187 ($1.99) | $3.73 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,110 prices entered by 1,437 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in El Salvador
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