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Cost of Living & Prices:
Argentina vs. United States

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.

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Grocery

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Argentina vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.89 times less for grocery shopping in Argentina than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.01 PLN (2.5 USD) in Argentina and 26.7 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in Argentina.

9.01 PLN
26.70 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.46 PLN (2.07 USD) in Argentina and 9.08 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Argentina.

7.46 PLN
9.08 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 33.94 PLN (9.42 USD) in Argentina and 71.84 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Argentina.

33.94 PLN
71.84 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 21.62 PLN (6 USD) in Argentina and 64.85 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Argentina.

21.62 PLN
64.85 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 29 PLN (8.05 USD) in Argentina and 57.94 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Argentina.

29.00 PLN
57.94 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.61 PLN (3.5 USD) in Argentina and 68.46 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Argentina.

12.61 PLN
68.46 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 7.89 PLN (2.19 USD) in Argentina and 12.03 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Argentina.

7.89 PLN
12.03 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.96 PLN (3.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Argentina and 25.91 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Argentina.

11.96 PLN
25.91 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.24 PLN (3.12 USD) in Argentina and 13.73 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Argentina.

11.24 PLN
13.73 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 80.6 PLN (22.37 USD) in Argentina and 90.04 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Argentina.

80.60 PLN
90.04 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.81 PLN (1.89 USD) in Argentina and 10.59 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in Argentina.

6.81 PLN
10.59 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.66 PLN (2.68 USD) in Argentina and 18.05 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Argentina.

9.66 PLN
18.05 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 44.75 PLN (12.42 USD) in Argentina and 61.83 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Argentina.

44.75 PLN
61.83 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.44 PLN (1.51 USD) in Argentina and 5.73 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Argentina.

5.44 PLN
5.73 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.01 PLN (1.39 USD) in Argentina and 14.45 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Argentina.

5.01 PLN
14.45 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.36 PLN (1.21 USD) in Argentina and 20.61 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Argentina.

4.36 PLN
20.61 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.15 PLN (1.43 USD) in Argentina and 13.48 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Argentina.

5.15 PLN
13.48 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in Argentina and 29.8 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Argentina.

7.82 PLN
29.80 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 30.19 PLN (8.38 USD) in Argentina and 32.36 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Argentina.

30.19 PLN
32.36 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 9.26 PLN (2.57 USD) in Argentina and 22.95 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Argentina.

9.26 PLN
22.95 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.3 PLN (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 8.97 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Argentina.

5.30 PLN
8.97 PLN

Restaurant

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Argentina vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.05 times less for meals in restaurants in Argentina than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 14.45 PLN (4.01 USD) in Argentina and 21.11 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Argentina.

14.45 PLN
21.11 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.75 PLN (2.15 USD) in Argentina and 11.89 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Argentina.

7.75 PLN
11.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 12.79 PLN (3.55 USD) in Argentina and 28.82 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Argentina.

12.79 PLN
28.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.41 PLN (4 USD) in Argentina and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Argentina.

14.41 PLN
43.24 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in Argentina and 43.24 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

43.24 PLN
43.24 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 216.18 PLN (60 USD) in Argentina and 504.43 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Argentina.

216.18 PLN
504.43 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 54.05 PLN (15 USD) in Argentina and 93.68 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Argentina.

54.05 PLN
93.68 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.3 PLN (1.47 USD) in Argentina and 9.19 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Argentina.

5.30 PLN
9.19 PLN

Fuel

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Argentina vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Argentina than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.92 PLN (1.09 USD) in Argentina and 3.55 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in the United States.

3.92 PLN
3.55 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.77 PLN (1.05 USD) in Argentina and 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the United States.

3.77 PLN
3.34 PLN

Transportation

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Argentina vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.56 times less for transportation in Argentina than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 64.85 PLN (18 USD) in Argentina and 475.6 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Argentina.

64.85 PLN
475.60 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.52 PLN (0.7 USD) in Argentina and 10.45 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Argentina.

2.52 PLN
10.45 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 24.32 PLN (6.75 USD) in Argentina and 151.33 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Argentina.

24.32 PLN
151.33 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.6 PLN (1 USD) in Argentina and 7.82 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Argentina.

3.60 PLN
7.82 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.87 PLN (1.63 USD) in Argentina and 17.98 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Argentina.

5.87 PLN
17.98 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Argentina vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 32.43 PLN (9 USD) in Argentina and 72.06 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Argentina.

32.43 PLN
72.06 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 149.85 PLN (41.59 USD) in Argentina and 568.45 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Argentina.

149.85 PLN
568.45 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.74 PLN (12.14 USD) in Argentina and 234.2 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Argentina.

43.74 PLN
234.20 PLN

Flats for rent

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Argentina vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.49 times less for renting an apartment in Argentina than in the United States.

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 2370 PLN (657.84 USD) in Argentina and 14620 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Argentina.

2 370 PLN
14 620 PLN

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 1610 PLN (446.79 USD) in Argentina and 9163 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Argentina.

1 610 PLN
9 163 PLN

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 4246 PLN (1178.33 USD) in Argentina and 29622 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Argentina.

4 246 PLN
29 622 PLN

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 2903 PLN (805.77 USD) in Argentina and 18832 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Argentina.

2 903 PLN
18 832 PLN

Flats for sale

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Argentina vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.4 times less for buying an apartment in Argentina than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 9597 PLN (2663.48 USD) in Argentina and 62532 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Argentina.

9 597 PLN
62 532 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 7037 PLN (1952.94 USD) in Argentina and 43871 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Argentina.

7 037 PLN
43 871 PLN

Salary

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Argentina vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Argentina is 6.86 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2702 PLN (750 USD) in Argentina and 18539 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 85.4% lower in Argentina.

2 702 PLN
18 539 PLN

Hotels

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Argentina vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

153 PLN
374 PLN

Two stars

226 PLN
527 PLN

Three stars

491 PLN
703 PLN

Four stars

815 PLN
909 PLN

Five stars

1 438 PLN
2 165 PLN

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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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