Cost of living in the Argentina - Apply & Study in (2024)

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Food			Price in $
12 eggs dozen, large			12.50 ARS
1 beer pint in local shops, markets			7 ARS
1 kg of tomatoes			8.50 ARS
Full chicken 2kg			38.75 ARS
1litre 100% fruit juice			8.50 ARS
1 package of cigarettes imported brands			25 ARS
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples			7.50 ARS
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality			48.95 ARS
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola			0.95 ARS
1 Bread loaf standard			9.50 ARS
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml			12 ARS
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna			18.50 ARS
Heinz baked beans 1 tin			8 ARS
1.5 kg Sugar			10 ARS
2 liter cooking oil			20 ARS
Yum-yum noodles per pack			2.00 ARS
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes			5.50 ARS
1 liter milk			8.50 ARS
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away			25 ARS
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat			165 ARS
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month)			145 ARS
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether)			58.50 ARS
House Cleaning fee per day			105 ARS
Large Gas heater price range upwards.			200 ARS
Original branded Electric Fans			200 ARS
Original branded Electric kettle.			120 ARS
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set			2000 ARS
Single bed Blankets			120 ARS
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne			100 ARS
Ladies hair plaiting.			60 ARS
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons)			18 ARS
Men's haircut			40 ARS
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses			24.50 ARS
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages			65 ARS
1 month of gym subscription.			105 ARS
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)			90 ARS
Unisex Loris perfume			30 ARS
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.			100 ARS
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards			1000 ARS
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards			3000 ARS
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks			120 ARS
Go carting 30mins			120 ARS
Movie House 3d cinema			30 ARS
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)			15 ARS
Photo shoot			120 ARS
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee			12.50 ARS
3 course dinner local restaurant two people			96.50 ARS
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people			150 ARS
Play station 4 console without games.			2000 ARS
Spalding Basketball			200 ARS
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls			500 ARS
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km			45 ARS
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare			30 ARS
1 liter petrol/diesel			6.50 ARS
1 day rent a car cost			140 ARS
Driver’s license			2300 ARS
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)			150 ARS
1 pair of men’s formal shoes			215 ARS
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)			280 ARS
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)			135.79 ARS
Ladies formal shoes original and durable			120 ARS
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)			150 ARS

There are plenty of convincing reasons to live in Argentina; the remarkable diversity of natural scenery, the relaxed, family-focused lifestyle, the European feel of many of its attractive cities, and the expat-friendly visa options. But one of the most promising inducements for starting a new life here is the sheer affordability.

Most of the everyday living expenses in Argentina --groceries, internet connection, restaurant meals, going to the movies, etc. are around 50 to 60% lower than in the United States.

If you’re renting a place to stay, the news is even better: apartment rentals across this nation average about 75% cheaper than what you’ll pay back home. Things like childcare, alcoholic drinks, and community transport are ridiculously inexpensive compared to the U.S and the more time you spend in Argentina, the more ways you will discover to save money is by living like a local.

This nation is often cited as a wanted place to retire as it offers expats a good quality, yet affordable lifestyle. There is certainly some honest truth in this, and if one's income is from an offshore source, money can go a long way.

That said, foreigners who are looking to find the promised land should be wary of the yo-yo nature of the country’s economy, one minute booming, the next minute crashing. This instability often leads to strengthening inflation and soaring prices.

The cost of living in Argentina's rural areas is probably a third lower than an urban area like Buenos Aires. This capital city hierarchical 133rd out of 209 cities in the Mercer Cost of Living survey for 2019 which puts it in line with cities like Montreal and Stockholm.

Cost of food in Argentina

Supermarket prices for certain substances are slightly cheaper than in the UK. If emigrants have the time to shop around, particularly for fruit and vegetables, which are much cheaper from the roadside stalls, they can bring their grocery bill down; but this can be time-consuming and emigrants tend to follow the ‘one shop a week’ pattern rather than the usual food shop that locals are used to.

Cost of transport in Argentina

Vehicles are an expensive commodity in the nation. The country no longer has a car manufacturing industry of its own and import taxes on cars are excessive. Strangely though, second-hand cars hold their worth, and it is not unusual to buy a car, use it for several years and then sell it at the same price or even more than one paid for it.

Cost of accommodation in Argentina

It is almost impossible to give average prices for either property purchase or rental as it really does differ hugely from province to province; urban prices are significantly higher than rural prices.

One thing to consider is that since many Argentinians aren't in the position to purchase property anymore, the demand for places to rent is high. As foreigners hoping to rent will be required to provide a deposit and several months of rent in advance as well as a guarantor.

Cost of living in Argentina chart

Prices may differ depending on location and service provider. The table below is based on average prices in Buenos Aires for February 2020.