Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $25,394 (Q153) | Q81 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $16,277 (Q98) | Q54 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,627 (Q28) | Q25 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,739 (Q10) | Q17 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,440 (Q27) | Q21 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,685 (Q16) | Q14 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $8,031 (Q48) | Q47 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,750 (Q17) | Q19 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,280 (Q8) | Q16 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,210 (Q13) | Q15 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,510 (Q51) | Q95 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,655 (Q22) | Q16 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,398 (Q8) | Q11 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $978,489 (Q5,889) | Q8,377 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $652,055 (Q3,924) | Q4,654 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $90,093 (Q542) | Q568 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $605,257 (Q3,643) | Q4,684 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $497,738 (Q2,996) | Q3,087 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $70,777 (Q426) | Q750 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $17,942 (Q108) | Q265 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $532,137 (Q3,203) | Q2,474 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $247,659 (Q1,490) | Q1,056 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,785 (Q41) | Q170 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,705 (Q40) | Q120 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $104,752 (Q630) | Q536 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $50,638 (Q305) | Q476 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,022 (Q861) | Q924 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $119,409 (Q719) | Q1,084 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $34,785,700 (Q209,349) | Q184,363 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,274 (Q8) | Q11 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $47,328 (Q285) | Q337 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,533 (Q63) | Q40 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $30,772 (Q185) | Q187 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $32,492 (Q196) | Q302 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $13,131 (Q79) | Q75 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,188 (Q37) | Q47 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,672 (Q34) | Q58 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,272 (Q20) | Q24 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,524 (Q21) | Q19 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $13,505 (Q81) | Q151 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 32% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Argentina | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,617 (Q214) | Q169 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,899 (Q90) | Q105 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $63,325 (Q381) | Q366 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,032 (Q452) | Q389 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,340 (Q74) | Q86 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,313 (Q32) | Q43 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,110 (Q25) | Q27 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $868,029 (Q5,224) | Q7,094 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1,018 (Q6) | Q2.00 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $46,026 (Q277) | Q687 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,201 (Q31) | Q29 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,854 prices entered by 507 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Guatemala
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