Cost of living in Argentina compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,331 (¥2,581) | ¥1,027 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,566 (¥1,722) | ¥795 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,857 (¥574) | ¥518 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,547 (¥230) | ¥223 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,308 (¥493) | ¥320 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,863 (¥426) | ¥564 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,017 (¥896) | ¥1,287 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,660 (¥396) | ¥611 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,573 (¥234) | ¥399 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,089 (¥311) | ¥307 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,889 (¥1,026) | ¥1,249 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,942 (¥438) | ¥208 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,182 (¥176) | ¥176 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $891,605 (¥132,777) | ¥365,189 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $522,307 (¥77,781) | ¥186,450 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,711 (¥16,189) | ¥20,112 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $577,819 (¥86,048) | ¥167,408 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $353,055 (¥52,576) | ¥104,544 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $88,735 (¥13,214) | ¥13,280 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,885 (¥3,706) | ¥4,420 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $505,968 (¥75,348) | ¥61,842 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (¥43,323) | ¥10,283 | + 321% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $12,715 (¥1,893) | ¥1,221 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,512 (¥672) | ¥2,831 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 142% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $136,047 (¥20,260) | ¥8,264 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $87,277 (¥12,997) | ¥5,233 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $166,773 (¥24,836) | ¥9,385 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (¥22,883) | ¥12,490 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (¥4,753,569) | ¥2,997,460 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,065 (¥159) | ¥169 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,190 (¥6,581) | ¥9,067 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (¥2,015) | ¥2,133 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (¥3,971) | ¥2,993 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,544 (¥3,804) | ¥6,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (¥746) | ¥1,337 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (¥440) | ¥948 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (¥796) | ¥622 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,659 (¥545) | ¥224 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,943 (¥587) | ¥204 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,039 (¥1,346) | ¥4,495 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Argentina | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $32,643 (¥4,861) | ¥5,113 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (¥1,718) | ¥3,833 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,537 (¥7,824) | ¥12,839 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (¥7,782) | ¥8,204 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,577 (¥1,277) | ¥1,237 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (¥700) | ¥531 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,459 (¥664) | ¥674 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (¥179,859) | ¥51,659 | + 248% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (¥82) | ¥52 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (¥4,601) | ¥9,541 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,484 (¥668) | ¥598 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,777 prices entered by 780 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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