Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,900 (Q101) | Q96 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,215 (Q65) | Q48 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $446 (Q24) | Q26 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $167 (Q9) | Q13 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $320 (Q17) | Q19 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $220 (Q12) | Q11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $650 (Q35) | Q36 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $257 (Q14) | Q19 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $115 (Q6) | Q11 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $207 (Q11) | Q11 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $833 (Q44) | Q119 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $317 (Q17) | Q16 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $108 (Q5.73) | Q9 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $91,049 (Q4,848) | Q8,124 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $61,009 (Q3,248) | Q4,096 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,725 (Q411) | Q504 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $67,103 (Q3,573) | Q5,319 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $39,010 (Q2,077) | Q2,665 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,526 (Q294) | Q402 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,429 (Q129) | Q237 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $61,952 (Q3,299) | Q3,320 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $35,851 (Q1,909) | Q660 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $898 (Q48) | Q116 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $553 (Q29) | Q32 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 46% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $12,060 (Q642) | Q431 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $7,448 (Q397) | Q311 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $22,890 (Q1,219) | Q712 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $18,401 (Q980) | Q484 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,463,800 (Q237,665) | Q165,254 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $153 (Q8) | Q10 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,662 (Q142) | Q430 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $803 (Q43) | Q37 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,152 (Q61) | Q227 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,376 (Q127) | Q212 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $566 (Q30) | Q41 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $401 (Q21) | Q39 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $446 (Q24) | Q33 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $328 (Q17) | Q20 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $279 (Q15) | Q17 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,299 (Q69) | Q86 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,220 (Q171) | Q132 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,443 (Q77) | Q78 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $4,440 (Q236) | Q278 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,365 (Q286) | Q315 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,031 (Q55) | Q51 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $458 (Q24) | Q31 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $379 (Q20) | Q18 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $121,697 (Q6,479) | Q2,756 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $32 (Q1.68) | Q1.22 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,839 (Q258) | Q386 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $384 (Q20) | Q26 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,420 prices entered by 1,133 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala
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