Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Argentina is 36.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 59.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Argentina is 33.3% cheaper than United States without rent, and 54.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Argentina
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.9 ARS 14.1K
$20.33 $20.33
-41.47%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.15 ARS 58.4K
$74.4 $74.4
-33.91%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.87 ARS 11.7K
$11.49 $11.49
-14.10%
Cappuccino
$3.29 ARS 3,907
$5.09 $5.09
-35.36%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.97 ARS 2,341
$2.54 $2.54
-22.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.4 ARS 1,658
$2.11 $2.11
-33.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.95 ARS 3,502
$6.09 $6.09
-51.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.07 ARS 3,641
$7.1 $7.1
-56.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Argentina
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.37 ARS 1,627
$1.08 $1.08
26.85%
White Bread (500g)
$2.05 ARS 2,431
$3.7 $3.7
-44.59%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.15 ARS 2,555
$4.65 $4.65
-53.76%
Eggs
$2.6 ARS 3,084
$4.21 $4.21
-38.24%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.94 ARS 11.8K
$12.75 $12.75
-22.04%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.71 ARS 7,972
$12.24 $12.24
-45.18%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.97 ARS 10.6K
$16.08 $16.08
-44.22%
Apples (1kg)
$2.16 ARS 2,569
$5.41 $5.41
-60.07%
Banana (1kg)
$1.98 ARS 2,355
$1.73 $1.73
14.45%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.28 ARS 1,523
$4.37 $4.37
-70.71%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.35 ARS 2,794
$4.94 $4.94
-52.43%
Potato (1kg)
$1.29 ARS 1,537
$2.88 $2.88
-55.21%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 ARS 1,418
$3.07 $3.07
-61.24%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.6 ARS 1,900
$2.25 $2.25
-28.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.46 ARS 1,739
$2.21 $2.21
-33.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.02 ARS 3,585
$10.09 $10.09
-70.07%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.05 ARS 5,996
$14.73 $14.73
-65.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.94 ARS 2,307
$1.91 $1.91
1.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.99 ARS 3,548
$3.54 $3.54
-15.54%
🚌 Getting Around
Argentina
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.78 ARS 922
$2.56 $2.56
-69.53%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.83 ARS 24.7K
$63.9 $63.9
-67.38%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.52 ARS 1,803
$3.81 $3.81
-60.10%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.97 ARS 1,153
$1.77 $1.77
-45.20%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.96 ARS 7,081
$30.4 $30.4
-80.39%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 ARS 1,344
$0.94 $0.94
20.21%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.4K ARS 30.2M
$30K $30K
-15.15%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.3K ARS 36M
$25.8K $25.8K
17.57%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Argentina
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$86.2 ARS 102.4K
$209 $209
-58.67%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.44 ARS 20.7K
$57.9 $57.9
-69.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.19 ARS 27.5K
$71.1 $71.1
-67.38%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Argentina
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.77 ARS 36.5K
$45.88 $45.88
-32.93%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.49 ARS 16K
$22.25 $22.25
-39.37%
Cinema Ticket
$7.01 ARS 8,325
$14.14 $14.14
-50.42%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Argentina
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 ARS 300.9K
$1,373 $1,373
-81.55%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,646 ARS 4.3M
$22.4K $22.4K
-83.69%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Argentina
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$96.3 ARS 114.4K
$51.5 $51.5
86.97%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$79.6 ARS 94.5K
$41.96 $41.96
89.68%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$122 ARS 144.7K
$88.3 $88.3
37.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$118 ARS 140.6K
$112 $112
6.11%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Argentina
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$496 ARS 588.7K
$1,731 $1,731
-71.36%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$333 ARS 395.5K
$1,446 $1,446
-76.96%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$878 ARS 1M
$2,846 $2,846
-69.16%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$636 ARS 754.7K
$2,366 $2,366
-73.14%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,281 ARS 2.7M
$3,245 $3,245
-29.71%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,661 ARS 2M
$2,667 $2,667
-37.70%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Argentina
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$681 ARS 809K
$4,312 $4,312
-84.20%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
65.53
6.51
906.61%

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Last update for Argentina: October 28, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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