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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 51.4% more expensive than Argentina without rent, and 133.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 47.8% more expensive than Argentina without rent, and 109.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Argentina
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$11.80 ARS 17.1K
69.24%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$49.18 ARS 71.4K
51.81%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$9.87 ARS 14.3K
15.50%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$3.27 ARS 4,745
64.22%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$1.98 ARS 2,870
32.83%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$1.39 ARS 2,016
48.20%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$3.03 ARS 4,394
94.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$2.98 ARS 4,322
135.57%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Argentina
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$1.37 ARS 1,988
-20.44%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$2.05 ARS 2,973
73.17%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$2.14 ARS 3,112
121.03%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.67 ARS 3,883
61.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$10.00 ARS 14.5K
30.10%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$6.82 ARS 9,909
79.18%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$9.12 ARS 13.2K
79.39%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$2.22 ARS 3,218
134.68%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$2.08 ARS 3,025
-18.27%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.29 ARS 1,866
255.81%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.38 ARS 3,452
108.82%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.28 ARS 1,856
132.81%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.25 ARS 1,820
143.20%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$1.55 ARS 2,250
45.81%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$1.47 ARS 2,130
47.62%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$3.02 ARS 4,379
225.50%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$5.10 ARS 7,411
197.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.86 ARS 2,707
2.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$3.00 ARS 4,351
19.33%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Argentina
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.78 ARS 1,136
219.23%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$21.07 ARS 30.6K
213.76%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$1.49 ARS 2,163
156.38%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.98 ARS 1,417
81.63%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$6.09 ARS 8,842
384.07%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.12 ARS 1,630
-18.75%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$25.3K ARS 36.7M
16.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$30.6K ARS 44.5M
-14.73%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Argentina
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$86.0 ARS 124.8K
139.93%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$16.78 ARS 24.4K
239.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$22.96 ARS 33.3K
216.90%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Argentina
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$31.10 ARS 45.2K
45.43%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$13.41 ARS 19.5K
62.86%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$6.98 ARS 10.1K
97.56%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Argentina
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$254 ARS 368.3K
434.12%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$3,735 ARS 5.4M
503.77%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Argentina
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$98.3 ARS 142.8K
-47.82%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$77.5 ARS 112.5K
-45.30%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$119 ARS 172.6K
-25.45%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$120 ARS 173.8K
-3.96%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Argentina
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$495 ARS 719.0K
256.18%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$334 ARS 485.4K
328.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$900 ARS 1.3M
214.07%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$635 ARS 922.0K
271.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$2,264 ARS 3.3M
49.81%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$1,595 ARS 2.3M
63.87%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Argentina
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$712 ARS 1.0M
507.49%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
65.53
-90.07%

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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Argentina: March 1, 2026

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