Cost of living in Argentina compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 77% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $24,583 (S/. 75) | S/. 25 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,273 (S/. 47) | S/. 20 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 (S/. 15) | S/. 8 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,841 (S/. 5.63) | S/. 5.64 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,267 (S/. 13) | S/. 10 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 (S/. 9) | S/. 3.80 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (S/. 23) | S/. 12 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (S/. 4.10) | S/. 3.23 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,312 (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (S/. 25) | S/. 43 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,496 (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 (S/. 3.63) | S/. 2.01 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $901,229 (S/. 2,755) | S/. 2,806 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $586,960 (S/. 1,794) | S/. 1,712 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,190 (S/. 294) | S/. 234 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 (S/. 1,973) | S/. 1,751 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 (S/. 1,484) | S/. 1,025 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 (S/. 202) | S/. 144 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,725 (S/. 60) | S/. 71 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 (S/. 1,347) | S/. 1,066 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (S/. 802) | S/. 465 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,914 (S/. 21) | S/. 38 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 (S/. 23) | S/. 16 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 95% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (S/. 356) | S/. 157 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (S/. 210) | S/. 105 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,438 (S/. 448) | S/. 290 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (S/. 404) | S/. 256 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (S/. 94,794) | S/. 56,448 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,269 (S/. 3.88) | S/. 5.59 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $52,798 (S/. 161) | S/. 133 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (S/. 27) | S/. 21 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (S/. 47) | S/. 28 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (S/. 104) | S/. 106 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (S/. 33) | S/. 16 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (S/. 20) | S/. 15 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (S/. 17) | S/. 18 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.87 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (S/. 46) | S/. 37 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 46% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Argentina | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,412 (S/. 127) | S/. 42 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,031 (S/. 43) | S/. 42 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (S/. 185) | S/. 105 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $79,130 (S/. 242) | S/. 154 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 (S/. 33) | S/. 33 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,096 (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,310 (S/. 13) | S/. 10 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (S/. 3,197) | S/. 3,214 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (S/. 2.03) | S/. 0.96 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $45,409 (S/. 139) | S/. 208 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,266 prices entered by 671 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in Peru
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