Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $663 (Q54) | Q77 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $481 (Q40) | Q44 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $163 (Q13) | Q21 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (Q5.69) | Q11 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (Q12) | Q14 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (Q7) | Q9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $294 (Q24) | Q30 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $113 (Q9) | Q16 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $53 (Q4.35) | Q10 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (Q7) | Q12 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $295 (Q24) | Q94 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $150 (Q12) | Q14 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (Q3.31) | Q8 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $39,117 (Q3,212) | Q6,607 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $25,060 (Q2,058) | Q3,565 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,533 (Q372) | Q468 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,726 (Q2,194) | Q4,411 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,519 (Q1,438) | Q2,240 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,484 (Q286) | Q280 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,455 (Q119) | Q253 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,441 (Q3,074) | Q3,164 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,492 (Q1,354) | Q683 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $371 (Q30) | Q80 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $275 (Q23) | Q36 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,209 (Q346) | Q460 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,685 (Q220) | Q302 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,737 (Q635) | Q828 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,277 (Q515) | Q777 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,128,040 (Q174,723) | Q131,670 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $74 (Q6) | Q6 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,651 (Q136) | Q121 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $319 (Q26) | Q44 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $662 (Q54) | Q124 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,251 (Q103) | Q250 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $282 (Q23) | Q48 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $172 (Q14) | Q34 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $231 (Q19) | Q47 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $121 (Q10) | Q16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $139 (Q11) | Q17 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $528 (Q43) | Q77 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,411 (Q116) | Q176 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $718 (Q59) | Q83 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,345 (Q193) | Q196 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,345 (Q193) | Q460 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $435 (Q36) | Q61 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $176 (Q14) | Q34 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $166 (Q14) | Q35 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $68,206 (Q5,600) | Q5,407 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (Q1.59) | Q1.28 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,080 (Q171) | Q353 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $187 (Q15) | Q27 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala
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