Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $406 ($6) | $15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $298 ($4.59) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $112 ($1.72) | $4.32 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $54 ($0.83) | $0.88 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $89 ($1.38) | $2.98 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $57 ($0.87) | $4.05 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $217 ($3.35) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $64 ($0.99) | $3.38 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $33 ($0.50) | $1.73 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $61 ($0.93) | $3.16 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $219 ($3.38) | $14 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $105 ($1.62) | $1.93 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $33 ($0.50) | $2.05 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,950 ($430) | $2,243 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,994 ($277) | $1,613 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,818 ($59) | $177 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,462 ($300) | $1,605 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,180 ($203) | $1,138 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,833 ($44) | $113 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,213 ($19) | $47 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $20,348 ($313) | $298 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,073 ($124) | $119 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $282 ($4.34) | $11 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $184 ($2.83) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,734 ($42) | $49 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,816 ($28) | $44 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,156 ($64) | $87 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,897 ($60) | $112 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,042,890 ($16,061) | $22,958 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $53 ($0.82) | $0.77 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,195 ($18) | $80 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $227 ($3.49) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $427 ($7) | $20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,005 ($15) | $110 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $215 ($3.31) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $118 ($1.82) | $3.49 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $185 ($2.85) | $5.05 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $90 ($1.39) | $3.61 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $105 ($1.61) | $1.83 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $378 ($5.82) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $885 ($14) | $45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $522 ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,820 ($28) | $224 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,535 ($24) | $75 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $270 ($4.15) | $12 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $127 ($1.95) | $4.79 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $123 ($1.89) | $5.79 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 ($543) | $398 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 ($0.16) | $0.21 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,640 ($25) | $53 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $118 ($1.81) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in United States
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