Cost of living in Argentina compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 74% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,458 (S/. 71) | S/. 23 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,711 (S/. 35) | S/. 18 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $602 (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $224 (S/. 4.61) | S/. 4.83 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $376 (S/. 8) | S/. 3.26 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $789 (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $472 (S/. 10) | S/. 4.87 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $242 (S/. 4.99) | S/. 2.88 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $288 (S/. 5.94) | S/. 6 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,230 (S/. 25) | S/. 34 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $422 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $151 (S/. 3.11) | S/. 2.01 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $143,999 (S/. 2,968) | S/. 2,911 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,449 (S/. 1,617) | S/. 1,469 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,392 (S/. 194) | S/. 181 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $97,570 (S/. 2,011) | S/. 1,708 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,774 (S/. 1,005) | S/. 1,141 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,693 (S/. 179) | S/. 166 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,008 (S/. 62) | S/. 71 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $85,263 (S/. 1,757) | S/. 1,334 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,322 (S/. 852) | S/. 413 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,191 (S/. 25) | S/. 26 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $709 (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 145% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,063 (S/. 352) | S/. 172 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,990 (S/. 247) | S/. 94 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,699 (S/. 612) | S/. 226 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,428 (S/. 524) | S/. 235 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,962,250 (S/. 102,284) | S/. 66,170 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $180 (S/. 3.72) | S/. 5.51 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,472 (S/. 72) | S/. 106 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,260 (S/. 26) | S/. 19 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,033 (S/. 42) | S/. 10 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,975 (S/. 61) | S/. 79 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $910 (S/. 19) | S/. 20 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $508 (S/. 10) | S/. 14 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $680 (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $456 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.44 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $413 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.65 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,755 (S/. 36) | S/. 31 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 41% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,437 (S/. 91) | S/. 54 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,879 (S/. 39) | S/. 27 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,667 (S/. 117) | S/. 125 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,667 (S/. 137) | S/. 114 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,350 (S/. 28) | S/. 33 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $829 (S/. 17) | S/. 14 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $609 (S/. 13) | S/. 7 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $192,920 (S/. 3,977) | S/. 2,019 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (S/. 1.09) | S/. 0.67 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,133 (S/. 147) | S/. 158 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $459 (S/. 9) | S/. 17 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in Peru
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