Cost of living in Argentina compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $629 ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $448 ($4.98) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 ($1.68) | $4.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 ($0.74) | $0.88 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 ($1.59) | $2.94 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 ($0.97) | $4.11 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $271 ($3.01) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 ($1.14) | $3.31 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 ($0.55) | $1.68 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 ($0.88) | $3.31 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $283 ($3.14) | $14 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 ($1.61) | $1.99 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 ($0.43) | $2.06 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,672 ($408) | $2,212 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,735 ($264) | $1,545 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,441 ($49) | $178 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,734 ($275) | $1,534 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,176 ($180) | $1,114 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,496 ($39) | $113 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,428 ($16) | $50 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,254 ($392) | $271 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,988 ($167) | $128 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $350 ($3.89) | $11 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 ($2.91) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,868 ($43) | $47 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,396 ($27) | $43 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,803 ($76) | $87 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,670 ($63) | $109 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,013,570 ($22,393) | $23,574 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 ($0.76) | $0.64 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,555 ($17) | $74 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $287 ($3.19) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $612 ($7) | $16 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,176 ($13) | $112 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $258 ($2.87) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 ($1.82) | $3.47 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $217 ($2.42) | $4.93 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 ($1.27) | $3.64 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $130 ($1.44) | $1.82 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $502 ($5.58) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,314 ($15) | $46 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $667 ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,189 ($24) | $205 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,187 ($24) | $80 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 ($4.48) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $166 ($1.84) | $5.04 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $153 ($1.70) | $5.84 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,557 ($740) | $421 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 ($0.20) | $0.51 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,985 ($22) | $49 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 ($1.90) | $8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in United States
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