Cost of living in Argentina compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $634 (7 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $453 (5.02 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (1.68 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (0.74 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $144 (1.59 B/.) | 2.77 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (0.97 B/.) | 2.60 B/. | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $275 (3.05 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (1.15 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (0.55 B/.) | 2.03 B/. | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (0.88 B/.) | 0.99 B/. | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $283 (3.14 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (1.60 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (0.43 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,008 (410 B/.) | 1,350 B/. | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,946 (265 B/.) | 919 B/. | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,435 (49 B/.) | 108 B/. | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,864 (275 B/.) | 877 B/. | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,384 (181 B/.) | 532 B/. | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,504 (39 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,425 (16 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,619 (394 B/.) | 355 B/. | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,238 (169 B/.) | 108 B/. | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $348 (3.86 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (2.90 B/.) | 5.47 B/. | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 (43 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,433 (27 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,872 (76 B/.) | 68 B/. | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,709 (63 B/.) | 78 B/. | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,012,150 (22,272 B/.) | 20,866 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (0.77 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,558 (17 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $292 (3.23 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $620 (7 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,160 (13 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $262 (2.89 B/.) | 3.83 B/. | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (1.81 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (2.43 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $115 (1.27 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $130 (1.44 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $502 (5.56 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,317 (15 B/.) | 30 B/. | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $678 (8 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,213 (24 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,213 (24 B/.) | 54 B/. | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $406 (4.50 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $168 (1.86 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $156 (1.72 B/.) | 3.92 B/. | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,043 (742 B/.) | 537 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (0.20 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,001 (22 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $173 (1.92 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Panama
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