Cost of living in Argentina compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,265 ($U686) | $U724 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,608 ($U447) | $U503 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,258 ($U137) | $U209 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,444 ($U61) | $U47 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2,740 ($U116) | $U191 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,977 ($U126) | $U143 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,910 ($U249) | $U314 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,350 ($U99) | $U112 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,202 ($U51) | $U76 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,677 ($U71) | $U92 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,376 ($U227) | $U450 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,594 ($U109) | $U149 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $884 ($U37) | $U83 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,312,320 ($U55,348) | $U51,645 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $519,548 ($U21,912) | $U29,981 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $76,544 ($U3,228) | $U4,496 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $527,888 ($U22,264) | $U33,373 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $320,464 ($U13,516) | $U21,627 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $48,077 ($U2,028) | $U3,779 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,073 ($U804) | $U1,143 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $454,005 ($U19,148) | $U13,757 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 ($U12,374) | $U5,178 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,395 ($U270) | $U303 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,887 ($U248) | $U344 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $89,922 ($U3,792) | $U4,139 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $66,228 ($U2,793) | $U2,107 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,646 ($U6,058) | $U4,963 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $139,177 ($U5,870) | $U4,564 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,905,200 ($U1,008,211) | $U1,133,520 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,057 ($U45) | $U76 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $38,216 ($U1,612) | $U2,578 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,450 ($U356) | $U281 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,723 ($U705) | $U723 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $19,460 ($U821) | $U2,596 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 ($U170) | $U191 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,360 ($U100) | $U157 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,407 ($U186) | $U311 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,370 ($U142) | $U110 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,938 ($U124) | $U135 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,364 ($U353) | $U563 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Argentina | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $30,599 ($U1,291) | $U1,521 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $12,578 ($U530) | $U647 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $88,866 ($U3,748) | $U1,067 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $47,074 ($U1,985) | $U2,942 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,372 ($U353) | $U358 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,043 ($U171) | $U236 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,137 ($U132) | $U180 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,596,490 ($U67,333) | $U49,696 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 ($U23) | $U13 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,424 ($U1,199) | $U2,557 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,309 ($U182) | $U214 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,905 prices entered by 742 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Uruguay
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