Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (¥1,506) | ¥1,019 | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (¥1,041) | ¥764 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (¥337) | ¥514 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (¥156) | ¥215 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (¥340) | ¥319 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (¥187) | ¥625 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (¥722) | ¥1,190 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (¥281) | ¥545 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (¥138) | ¥410 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (¥190) | ¥292 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (¥796) | ¥1,440 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (¥343) | ¥204 | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (¥76) | ¥176 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (¥79,611) | ¥221,430 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (¥56,175) | ¥111,860 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (¥5,093) | ¥20,251 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (¥59,491) | ¥190,034 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (¥35,158) | ¥84,192 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (¥4,478) | ¥28,514 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (¥1,623) | ¥3,357 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (¥44,499) | ¥52,125 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (¥25,018) | ¥15,714 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (¥619) | ¥1,018 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (¥393) | ¥1,314 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (¥8,415) | ¥8,530 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (¥5,380) | ¥4,983 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (¥16,744) | ¥9,702 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (¥12,022) | ¥11,426 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (¥3,025,095) | ¥2,882,200 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (¥126) | ¥170 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (¥4,794) | ¥9,799 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (¥633) | ¥1,555 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (¥1,146) | ¥2,993 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (¥1,766) | ¥6,000 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (¥606) | ¥1,706 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (¥285) | ¥842 | - 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (¥533) | ¥600 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (¥386) | ¥192 | + 102% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (¥344) | ¥203 | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (¥975) | ¥4,236 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (¥2,718) | ¥5,211 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (¥1,124) | ¥3,676 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (¥3,258) | ¥4,122 | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (¥4,025) | ¥8,391 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (¥829) | ¥961 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (¥424) | ¥499 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (¥389) | ¥656 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (¥77,991) | ¥51,754 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (¥35) | ¥52 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (¥3,845) | ¥8,705 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (¥438) | ¥564 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,658 prices entered by 885 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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