Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and Venezuela Cost of Living Comparison Between Argentina and Venezuela

😐 Solo nomad: Argentina is 16.2% more expensive than Venezuela without rent, and 36.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Argentina is 14.7% more expensive than Venezuela without rent, and 26% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$11.82 ARS 16.1K
$10.05 VES 4,837
17.61%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$49.51 ARS 67.3K
$49.44 VES 23.8K
0.14%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.87 ARS 13.4K
$10.11 VES 4,863
-2.37%
Cappuccino
$3.45 ARS 4,693
$2.25 VES 1,081
53.33%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.89 ARS 2,564
$1.13 VES 545
67.26%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.44 ARS 1,963
$0.94 VES 451
53.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.03 ARS 4,122
$1.52 VES 731
99.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.97 ARS 4,037
$2.03 VES 975
46.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.37 ARS 1,858
$1.86 VES 894
-26.34%
White Bread (500g)
$2.05 ARS 2,786
$1.83 VES 881
12.02%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.07 ARS 2,813
$1.29 VES 621
60.47%
Eggs
$2.56 ARS 3,483
$2.51 VES 1,209
1.99%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.91 ARS 13.5K
$5.92 VES 2,851
67.40%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.79 ARS 9,233
$6.81 VES 3,277
-0.29%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.70 ARS 11.8K
$6.87 VES 3,307
26.64%
Apples (1kg)
$2.22 ARS 3,014
$4.88 VES 2,348
-54.51%
Banana (1kg)
$2.06 ARS 2,803
$1.41 VES 678
46.10%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.33 ARS 1,810
$1.80 VES 864
-26.11%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.47 ARS 3,359
$1.98 VES 955
24.75%
Potato (1kg)
$1.29 ARS 1,750
$1.88 VES 904
-31.38%
Onion (1kg)
$1.25 ARS 1,703
$1.82 VES 875
-31.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.53 ARS 2,083
$1.17 VES 563
30.77%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.52 ARS 2,069
$1.61 VES 777
-5.59%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.05 ARS 4,146
$3.67 VES 1,766
-16.89%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.98 ARS 6,770
$9.85 VES 4,739
-49.44%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.89 ARS 2,577
$1.15 VES 554
64.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.00 ARS 4,081
$1.93 VES 930
55.44%
🚌 Getting Around
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.78 ARS 1,062
$0.48 VES 230
62.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.88 ARS 28.4K
$30.50 VES 14.7K
-31.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.54 ARS 2,097
$3.92 VES 1,885
-60.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.01 ARS 1,377
$3.07 VES 1,478
-67.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.84 ARS 7,936
$10.04 VES 4,831
-41.83%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.09 ARS 1,483
$0.48 VES 230
127.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.2K ARS 34.2M
$29.4K VES 14.2M
-14.42%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$30.2K ARS 41.1M
$38.3K VES 18.4M
-21.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$88.3 ARS 120.1K
$20.32 VES 9,778
334.65%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.13 ARS 23.3K
$11.77 VES 5,664
45.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.43 ARS 31.9K
$38.61 VES 18.6K
-39.32%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$31.07 ARS 42.3K
$37.61 VES 18.1K
-17.39%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$13.50 ARS 18.4K
$15.35 VES 7,389
-12.05%
Cinema Ticket
$6.81 ARS 9,267
$5.14 VES 2,475
32.49%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$249 ARS 338.9K
$66.8 VES 32.1K
273.22%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,720 ARS 5.1M
$5,225 VES 2.5M
-28.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$98.9 ARS 134.6K
$46.10 VES 22.2K
114.62%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$78.2 ARS 106.3K
$38.45 VES 18.5K
103.25%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$122 ARS 165.3K
$79.5 VES 38.2K
52.94%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$119 ARS 161.4K
$75.2 VES 36.2K
57.90%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$497 ARS 675.7K
$238 VES 114.6K
108.58%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$338 ARS 459.3K
$189 VES 91.1K
78.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$880 ARS 1.2M
$463 VES 222.6K
90.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$625 ARS 850.6K
$374 VES 180.1K
67.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,206 ARS 3.0M
$734 VES 353.1K
200.63%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,586 ARS 2.2M
$478 VES 230.1K
231.53%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Argentina
Venezuela
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$719 ARS 978.5K
$221 VES 106.3K
225.70%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
65.53
21.44
205.64%

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Last update for Argentina: April 13, 2026

Last update for Venezuela: April 13, 2026

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