Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and Colombia Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and Colombia

😐 Solo nomad: Argentina is 43.6% more expensive than Colombia without rent, and 31.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Argentina is 49.7% more expensive than Colombia without rent, and 37.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.9 ARS 14.1K
$4.23 COP 17.6K
181.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.15 ARS 58.4K
$29.52 COP 123.1K
66.50%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.87 ARS 11.7K
$7.42 COP 30.9K
33.02%
Cappuccino
$3.29 ARS 3,907
$1.63 COP 6,789
101.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.97 ARS 2,341
$0.96 COP 4,005
105.21%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.4 ARS 1,658
$0.66 COP 2,740
112.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.95 ARS 3,502
$1.19 COP 4,955
147.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.07 ARS 3,641
$2.45 COP 10.2K
25.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.37 ARS 1,627
$1.15 COP 4,784
19.13%
White Bread (500g)
$2.05 ARS 2,431
$1.4 COP 5,828
46.43%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.15 ARS 2,555
$1.15 COP 4,774
86.96%
Eggs
$2.6 ARS 3,084
$2.07 COP 8,648
25.60%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.94 ARS 11.8K
$4.51 COP 18.8K
120.40%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.71 ARS 7,972
$5.16 COP 21.5K
30.04%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.97 ARS 10.6K
$7.72 COP 32.2K
16.19%
Apples (1kg)
$2.16 ARS 2,569
$2.57 COP 10.7K
-15.95%
Banana (1kg)
$1.98 ARS 2,355
$1.05 COP 4,357
88.57%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.28 ARS 1,523
$1.33 COP 5,540
-3.76%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.35 ARS 2,794
$1.22 COP 5,084
92.62%
Potato (1kg)
$1.29 ARS 1,537
$1.04 COP 4,352
24.04%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 ARS 1,418
$1.12 COP 4,670
6.25%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.6 ARS 1,900
$0.81 COP 3,379
97.53%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.46 ARS 1,739
$0.76 COP 3,189
92.11%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.02 ARS 3,585
$2.64 COP 11K
14.39%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.05 ARS 5,996
$10.21 COP 42.5K
-50.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.94 ARS 2,307
$1.11 COP 4,628
74.77%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.99 ARS 3,548
$1.91 COP 7,965
56.54%
🚌 Getting Around
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.78 ARS 922
$0.71 COP 2,939
9.86%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.83 ARS 24.7K
$38.65 COP 161.1K
-46.11%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.52 ARS 1,803
$1.49 COP 6,204
2.01%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.97 ARS 1,153
$1.64 COP 6,845
-40.85%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.96 ARS 7,081
$7.14 COP 29.8K
-16.53%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 ARS 1,344
$1.02 COP 4,246
10.78%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.4K ARS 30.2M
$17.1K COP 71.1M
48.98%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.3K ARS 36M
$25.6K COP 106.5M
18.63%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$86.2 ARS 102.4K
$84.6 COP 352.7K
1.94%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.44 ARS 20.7K
$9.77 COP 40.7K
78.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.19 ARS 27.5K
$23.5 COP 98K
-1.32%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.77 ARS 36.5K
$23.25 COP 96.9K
32.34%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.49 ARS 16K
$12.36 COP 51.5K
9.14%
Cinema Ticket
$7.01 ARS 8,325
$3.77 COP 15.7K
85.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 ARS 300.9K
$263 COP 1.1M
-3.76%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,646 ARS 4.3M
$5,943 COP 24.8M
-38.64%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$96.3 ARS 114.4K
$57 COP 237.6K
68.99%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$79.6 ARS 94.5K
$39.35 COP 164.1K
102.26%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$122 ARS 144.7K
$90.6 COP 377.6K
34.50%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$118 ARS 140.6K
$78.1 COP 325.7K
51.57%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$496 ARS 588.7K
$354 COP 1.5M
39.92%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$333 ARS 395.5K
$299 COP 1.2M
11.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$878 ARS 1M
$682 COP 2.8M
28.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$636 ARS 754.7K
$545 COP 2.3M
16.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,281 ARS 2.7M
$1,702 COP 7.1M
33.97%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,661 ARS 2M
$1,240 COP 5.2M
33.97%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Argentina
Colombia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$681 ARS 809K
$448 COP 1.9M
52.10%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
65.53
12.68
416.80%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Argentina: October 28, 2025

Last update for Colombia: October 29, 2025

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