Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,318 ($19) | $21 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,895 ($12) | $12 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,033 ($3.83) | $5.52 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,533 ($1.45) | $1.07 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,343 ($3.17) | $5.00 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,807 ($2.66) | $4.46 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,226 ($5.91) | $7 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,516 ($2.39) | $3.76 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,586 ($1.50) | $1.97 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,031 ($1.93) | $4.06 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,584 ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,119 ($2.96) | $2.91 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,095 ($1.04) | $2.63 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $937,091 ($889) | $2,758 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $612,198 ($581) | $2,039 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,034 ($102) | $228 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $598,529 ($568) | $2,063 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $421,052 ($399) | $1,471 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $58,272 ($55) | $166 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $25,509 ($24) | $59 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $496,635 ($471) | $252 | + 87% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $275,994 ($262) | $148 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,232 ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,110 ($4.85) | $34 | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $121,789 ($116) | $56 | + 107% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $60,735 ($58) | $53 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,488 ($136) | $106 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $130,534 ($124) | $139 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,626,600 ($29,053) | $30,117 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,249 ($1.19) | $0.93 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $47,064 ($45) | $80 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,357 ($9) | $10 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $19,607 ($19) | $22 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $24,917 ($24) | $174 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,765 ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,255 ($3.09) | $5.28 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,430 ($5.15) | $7 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,804 ($3.61) | $5.01 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,596 ($3.41) | $2.41 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,591 ($12) | $30 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Argentina | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $39,433 ($37) | $61 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,833 ($14) | $30 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,382 ($44) | $208 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $65,267 ($62) | $103 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,280 ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,789 ($5.49) | $6 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,398 ($4.17) | $7 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $973,929 ($924) | $489 | + 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $533 ($0.51) | $0.55 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $36,566 ($35) | $64 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,601 ($3.42) | $11 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in United States
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