Cost of living in Argentina compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,105 (₩18,397) | ₩12,194 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,203 (₩11,544) | ₩7,703 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,108 (₩3,995) | ₩6,868 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $437 (₩1,576) | ₩2,958 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,181 (₩4,258) | ₩5,799 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $849 (₩3,060) | ₩8,019 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,651 (₩5,950) | ₩7,984 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $790 (₩2,846) | ₩8,898 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $494 (₩1,779) | ₩4,900 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $519 (₩1,869) | ₩2,718 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,294 (₩8,266) | ₩20,791 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $983 (₩3,543) | ₩3,589 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $298 (₩1,073) | ₩4,247 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $296,035 (₩1,066,940) | ₩3,572,230 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $168,515 (₩607,345) | ₩1,809,060 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $23,722 (₩85,495) | ₩240,148 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $192,480 (₩693,717) | ₩1,264,360 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $129,310 (₩466,046) | ₩725,161 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $13,834 (₩49,858) | ₩80,000 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,634 (₩20,305) | ₩30,234 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $147,895 (₩533,028) | ₩433,362 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $81,086 (₩292,242) | ₩100,000 | + 192% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,776 (₩6,402) | ₩16,029 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,516 (₩5,464) | ₩14,433 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $36,125 (₩130,196) | ₩85,819 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,910 (₩71,759) | ₩61,053 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $51,187 (₩184,482) | ₩96,399 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,771 (₩157,755) | ₩148,450 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $12,879,500 (₩46,419,012) | ₩42,078,700 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $303 (₩1,092) | ₩1,740 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,118 (₩36,465) | ₩56,813 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,817 (₩10,151) | ₩7,985 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,097 (₩14,766) | ₩12,000 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,004 (₩21,640) | ₩53,966 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (₩4,608) | ₩20,000 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,102 (₩3,973) | ₩15,000 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,353 (₩4,876) | ₩9,644 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $947 (₩3,413) | ₩3,593 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $828 (₩2,984) | ₩6,320 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,011 (₩10,851) | ₩14,338 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Argentina | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $8,383 (₩30,214) | ₩34,756 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,971 (₩14,311) | ₩27,364 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,404 (₩62,725) | ₩249,761 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $14,983 (₩54,000) | ₩69,455 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,131 (₩11,284) | ₩15,654 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,549 (₩5,582) | ₩5,510 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,090 (₩3,929) | ₩4,817 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (₩1,348,669) | ₩814,125 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (₩325) | ₩206 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,215 (₩33,211) | ₩98,667 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (₩3,526) | ₩4,500 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,864 prices entered by 989 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in South Korea
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