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

🙂 Solo nomad: Argentina is 34.7% cheaper than United States without rent, and 58.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Argentina is 33.6% cheaper than United States without rent, and 52.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Argentina
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$12.04 ARS 17.5K
$20.22 $20.22
-40.45%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.9 ARS 73.9K
$75.7 $75.7
-32.76%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.81 ARS 14.2K
$11.47 $11.47
-14.47%
Cappuccino
$3.34 ARS 4,848
$5.13 $5.13
-34.89%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.87 ARS 2,709
$2.61 $2.61
-28.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.41 ARS 2,042
$2.14 $2.14
-34.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.98 ARS 4,326
$6.17 $6.17
-51.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.97 ARS 4,316
$7.07 $7.07
-57.99%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Argentina
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41 ARS 2,051
$1.08 $1.08
30.56%
White Bread (500g)
$2.02 ARS 2,935
$3.74 $3.74
-45.99%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.15 ARS 3,125
$4.57 $4.57
-52.95%
Eggs
$2.60 ARS 3,769
$4.20 $4.20
-38.10%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.99 ARS 14.5K
$13.02 $13.02
-23.27%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.99 ARS 10.2K
$12.18 $12.18
-42.61%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.70 ARS 12.6K
$16.14 $16.14
-46.10%
Apples (1kg)
$2.18 ARS 3,169
$5.31 $5.31
-58.95%
Banana (1kg)
$2.06 ARS 2,992
$1.72 $1.72
19.77%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.29 ARS 1,869
$4.59 $4.59
-71.90%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.44 ARS 3,548
$4.96 $4.96
-50.81%
Potato (1kg)
$1.25 ARS 1,811
$3.00 $3.00
-58.33%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 ARS 1,734
$3.04 $3.04
-60.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.58 ARS 2,291
$2.18 $2.18
-27.52%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.52 ARS 2,203
$2.19 $2.19
-30.59%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.93 ARS 4,261
$10.16 $10.16
-71.16%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.06 ARS 7,342
$15.16 $15.16
-66.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.87 ARS 2,719
$1.99 $1.99
-6.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.89 ARS 4,195
$3.71 $3.71
-22.10%
🚌 Getting Around
Argentina
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.76 ARS 1,107
$2.48 $2.48
-69.35%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.58 ARS 29.9K
$63.9 $63.9
-67.77%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.47 ARS 2,131
$3.69 $3.69
-60.16%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.02 ARS 1,484
$1.76 $1.76
-42.05%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.03 ARS 8,764
$30.06 $30.06
-79.94%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.09 ARS 1,590
$0.96 $0.96
13.54%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.2K ARS 36.6M
$30.2K $30.2K
-16.64%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.6K ARS 44.4M
$26.3K $26.3K
16.35%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Argentina
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$85.1 ARS 123.6K
$207 $207
-58.94%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$16.98 ARS 24.7K
$57.0 $57.0
-70.23%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.86 ARS 33.2K
$71.5 $71.5
-68.02%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Argentina
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.33 ARS 45.5K
$45.91 $45.91
-31.76%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.49 ARS 19.6K
$22.25 $22.25
-39.37%
Cinema Ticket
$6.76 ARS 9,821
$14.13 $14.13
-52.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Argentina
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$253 ARS 367.8K
$1,385 $1,385
-81.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,746 ARS 5.4M
$22.2K $22.2K
-83.13%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Argentina
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$96.2 ARS 139.8K
$52.1 $52.1
84.70%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$78.6 ARS 114.1K
$42.53 $42.53
84.76%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$121 ARS 176.1K
$89.9 $89.9
34.82%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$120 ARS 174.7K
$114 $114
5.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Argentina
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$499 ARS 724.4K
$1,743 $1,743
-71.38%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$330 ARS 479.3K
$1,422 $1,422
-76.78%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$880 ARS 1.3M
$2,821 $2,821
-68.80%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$613 ARS 889.9K
$2,370 $2,370
-74.14%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,167 ARS 3.1M
$3,338 $3,338
-35.09%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,541 ARS 2.2M
$2,615 $2,615
-41.08%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Argentina
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$680 ARS 987.4K
$4,230 $4,230
-83.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
65.53
6.51
906.61%

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Last update for Argentina: January 13, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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