Cost of living in Argentina compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,130 (18 B/.) | 14 B/. | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $16,214 (13 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,591 (3.66 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,783 (1.42 B/.) | 1.78 B/. | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,494 (3.58 B/.) | 3.03 B/. | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,715 (2.16 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,945 (6 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,785 (2.22 B/.) | 3.03 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,259 (1.00 B/.) | 2.27 B/. | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,295 (1.83 B/.) | 1.82 B/. | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,003 (6 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,632 (2.89 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,209 (0.96 B/.) | 2.19 B/. | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $902,384 (719 B/.) | 1,591 B/. | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $637,633 (508 B/.) | 986 B/. | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $91,294 (73 B/.) | 147 B/. | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $602,438 (480 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $462,025 (368 B/.) | 676 B/. | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $72,344 (58 B/.) | 101 B/. | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,458 (15 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $486,761 (388 B/.) | 256 B/. | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $294,814 (235 B/.) | 131 B/. | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,075 (5.64 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,883 (5.49 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,776 (89 B/.) | 50 B/. | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $59,705 (48 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,402 (121 B/.) | 96 B/. | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $125,939 (100 B/.) | 146 B/. | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $34,785,700 (27,723 B/.) | 24,370 B/. | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,282 (1.02 B/.) | 1.07 B/. | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $49,464 (39 B/.) | 23 B/. | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,477 (8 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $30,415 (24 B/.) | 19 B/. | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $33,590 (27 B/.) | 80 B/. | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $13,131 (10 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,036 (4.81 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,672 (4.52 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,272 (2.61 B/.) | 4.49 B/. | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,524 (2.81 B/.) | 3.34 B/. | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $13,505 (11 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Argentina | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,617 (28 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,899 (12 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $63,325 (50 B/.) | 35 B/. | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,032 (60 B/.) | 66 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,340 (10 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,313 (4.23 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,110 (3.28 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $868,029 (692 B/.) | 805 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1,018 (0.81 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $46,026 (37 B/.) | 57 B/. | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,201 (4.15 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,700 prices entered by 504 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Panama
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