Trek Zone

Cost of Living & Prices:
Argentina vs. South Korea

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2

Grocery

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.95 times less for grocery shopping in Argentina than in South Korea.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.5 USD in Argentina and 7.73 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Argentina.

2.50 USD
7.73 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.07 USD in Argentina and 3.46 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Argentina.

2.07 USD
3.46 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.42 USD in Argentina and 33.47 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Argentina.

9.42 USD
33.47 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 USD in Argentina and 20.88 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Argentina.

6.00 USD
20.88 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.05 USD in Argentina and 10.63 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Argentina.

8.05 USD
10.63 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.5 USD in Argentina and 3.24 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in South Korea.

3.50 USD
3.24 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.19 USD in Argentina and 2.35 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Argentina.

2.19 USD
2.35 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.32 USD for 12 eggs in Argentina and 3.08 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in South Korea.

3.32 USD
3.08 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.12 USD in Argentina and 3.23 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Argentina.

3.12 USD
3.23 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.37 USD
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.89 USD in Argentina and 2.51 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Argentina.

1.89 USD
2.51 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.68 USD in Argentina and 3.32 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Argentina.

2.68 USD
3.32 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.42 USD in Argentina and 14.03 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Argentina.

12.42 USD
14.03 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 USD in Argentina and 2.15 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Argentina.

1.51 USD
2.15 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.39 USD in Argentina and 2.85 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Argentina.

1.39 USD
2.85 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.21 USD in Argentina and 5.44 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Argentina.

1.21 USD
5.44 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 USD in Argentina and 3.84 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Argentina.

1.43 USD
3.84 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.17 USD in Argentina and 3.06 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Argentina.

2.17 USD
3.06 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.38 USD in Argentina and 18.06 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Argentina.

8.38 USD
18.06 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.57 USD in Argentina and 6.41 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Argentina.

2.57 USD
6.41 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.47 USD in Argentina and 1.27 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in South Korea.

1.47 USD
1.27 USD

Restaurant

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.16 times more for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in South Korea.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.01 USD in Argentina and 3.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in South Korea.

4.01 USD
3.79 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.15 USD in Argentina and 1.66 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in South Korea.

2.15 USD
1.66 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.55 USD in Argentina and 3.6 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Argentina.

3.55 USD
3.60 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 USD in Argentina and 5.76 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Argentina.

4.00 USD
5.76 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in Argentina and 6.41 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in South Korea.

12.00 USD
6.41 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 USD in Argentina and 57.6 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 4% lower in South Korea.

60.00 USD
57.60 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 USD in Argentina and 8.64 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in South Korea.

15.00 USD
8.64 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.47 USD in Argentina and 0.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in South Korea.

1.47 USD
0.79 USD

Fuel

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.13 times less for fuel in Argentina than in South Korea.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.09 USD in Argentina and 1.16 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 6% lower in Argentina.

1.09 USD
1.16 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.05 USD in Argentina and 1.26 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Argentina.

1.05 USD
1.26 USD

LPG 1L

-
0.82 USD

Transportation

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.11 times less for transportation in Argentina than in South Korea.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 18 USD in Argentina and 45.36 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Argentina.

18.00 USD
45.36 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.7 USD in Argentina and 1.08 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Argentina.

0.70 USD
1.08 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.75 USD in Argentina and 8.64 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Argentina.

6.75 USD
8.64 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1 USD in Argentina and 0.79 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 21% lower in South Korea.

1.00 USD
0.79 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.63 USD in Argentina and 3.46 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Argentina.

1.63 USD
3.46 USD

Sports & entertainment

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9 USD in Argentina and 10.8 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Argentina.

9.00 USD
10.80 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.59 USD in Argentina and 56.99 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 27% lower in Argentina.

41.59 USD
56.99 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.14 USD in Argentina and 21.17 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Argentina.

12.14 USD
21.17 USD

Flats for rent

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.75 times less for renting an apartment in Argentina than in South Korea.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 657.84 USD in Argentina and 980.76 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Argentina.

657.84 USD
980.76 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 446.79 USD in Argentina and 575.21 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Argentina.

446.79 USD
575.21 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1178 USD in Argentina and 2557 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Argentina.

1 178 USD
2 557 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 805.77 USD in Argentina and 1290 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Argentina.

805.77 USD
1 290 USD

Flats for sale

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.32 times less for buying an apartment in Argentina than in South Korea.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2663 USD in Argentina and 22068 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Argentina.

2 663 USD
22 068 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1953 USD in Argentina and 11710 USD in South Korea. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Argentina.

1 953 USD
11 710 USD

Salary

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 4.28 times lower than in South Korea.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 750 USD in Argentina and 3213 USD in South Korea. The average salary is 76.7% lower in Argentina.

750.00 USD
3 213 USD

Hotels

USDARSKRWEUR

Argentina vs. South Korea - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

42.6 USD
52.3 USD

Two stars

62.9 USD
55.5 USD

Three stars

136 USD
71.8 USD

Four stars

226 USD
120 USD

Five stars

399 USD
281 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Argentina: 20 cities, 528 hotels • South Korea: 20 cities, 1512 hotels

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Argentina Prices in South Korea

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)