Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,586 ($13) | $19 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,047 ($9) | $10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,007 ($2.88) | $5.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 ($1.12) | $1.08 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $993 ($2.84) | $4.99 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $648 ($1.86) | $4.66 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,489 ($4.26) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $650 ($1.86) | $4.56 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $426 ($1.22) | $2.37 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $478 ($1.37) | $3.48 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,100 ($6) | $16 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $741 ($2.12) | $2.91 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $264 ($0.76) | $2.86 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $239,907 ($686) | $2,763 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $149,870 ($429) | $2,113 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $19,191 ($55) | $223 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $168,092 ($481) | $1,936 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $121,296 ($347) | $1,468 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,689 ($48) | $151 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 ($13) | $61 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,437 ($368) | $292 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $74,507 ($213) | $142 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,830 ($5.24) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,544 ($4.42) | $32 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,328 ($78) | $56 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,641 ($48) | $48 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,664 ($122) | $95 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,721 ($111) | $125 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,323,470 ($23,817) | $27,558 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $284 ($0.81) | $1.03 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,408 ($24) | $80 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,864 ($5.33) | $9 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,242 ($9) | $24 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,414 ($21) | $154 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,866 ($5.34) | $9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $910 ($2.60) | $4.89 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,472 ($4.21) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $836 ($2.39) | $4.91 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 ($2.03) | $2.20 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,089 ($9) | $29 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $8,024 ($23) | $57 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,205 ($9) | $28 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,734 ($39) | $234 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,589 ($45) | $94 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,717 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,462 ($4.18) | $5.52 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 ($3.23) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $345,503 ($989) | $549 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 ($0.17) | $0.20 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,095 ($26) | $58 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 ($2.81) | $10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,249 prices entered by 3,738 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in United States
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