Cost of Living in Argentina
Summary of cost of living in Argentina:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 873,652.4Ft (2,447.5$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 242,874.6Ft (680.4$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Argentina is, on average, 41.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Argentina is, on average, 72.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 4,283.40 Ft | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 17,847.50 Ft | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 3,569.50 Ft | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1,070.85 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,080.64 Ft | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1,165.63 Ft | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 670.12 Ft | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 508.12 Ft | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 1,847.51 Ft | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 681.25 Ft | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 338.11 Ft | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 916.83 Ft | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,649.58 Ft | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,107.60 Ft | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 1,415.91 Ft | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 370.88 Ft | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 327.78 Ft | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 220.00 Ft | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 418.20 Ft | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 203.12 Ft | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 197.84 Ft | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 537.82 Ft | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 527.12 Ft | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,784.75 Ft | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 661.96 Ft | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,019.71 Ft | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1,070.85 Ft | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 249.86 Ft | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 7,495.95 Ft | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 535.42 Ft | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 574.46 Ft | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 2,141.70 Ft | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1,475.09 Ft | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 8,923,750.00 Ft | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 10,700,478.71 Ft | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 29,971.98 Ft | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 6,173.91 Ft | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 8,304.44 Ft | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 10,376.93 Ft | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 4,614.85 Ft | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 2,409.41 Ft | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 87,484.25 Ft | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,410,731.14 Ft | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 35,463.94 Ft | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26,759.89 Ft | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 42,623.86 Ft | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 41,284.77 Ft | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 169,946.55 Ft | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 119,232.02 Ft | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 312,940.16 Ft | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 217,967.71 Ft | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 74,624.35 Ft | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 54,090.75 Ft | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 219,167.54 Ft | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 72.97 |
Prices in Argentina
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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