PRICES IN ARGENTINA
Argentina is a colorful Latin American country with rich natural resources, diverse climate, friendly people, interesting traditions and delicious cuisine. The country is located in the south-eastern part of South America and is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second largest country on the continent in terms of area (after Brazil) and the third largest in terms of population (after Brazil and Colombia).
The average salary in Argentina is about 572,425 Argentine pesos per month ($635). The minimum wage as of May 1 equals 234,315.12 pesos ($260) monthly. At the current exchange rate, 1 Argentine peso corresponds to 0.001 dollars. Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Argentina in 2024.
PRICES IN ARGENTINA IN 2024
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.28 $ |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 1.91 $ |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 1.92 $ |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 2.23 $ |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 8.89 $ |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 6.29 $ |
| Apples (1 kg) | 2.14 $ |
| Banana (1 kg) | 2.04 $ |
| Orange (1 kg) | 1.35 $ |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 2.40 $ |
| Potato (1 kg) | 1.16 $ |
| Onion (1 kg) | 1.21 $ |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.39 $ |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.39 $ |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 5.00 $ |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 1.56 $ |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.36 $ |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 2.54 $ |
Important. Prices in Argentina, as well as wages and taxes, are significantly lower than the average in Western countries.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 0.50 $ |
| Monthly pass | 16.00 $ |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 1.00 $ |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.01 $ |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 70.55 $ |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 16.98 $ |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 22.11 $ |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 24.44 $ |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 11.17 $ |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 5.15 $ |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 91.00 $ |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 75.32 $ |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 116.08 $ |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 117.39 $ |
| Standard men's haircut | 8.9 $ |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.9 $ |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.6 $ |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 433.44 $ |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 774.96 $ |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Argentine cities.
In conclusion, we note that despite some economic problems, the Argentine government is taking measures aimed at repaying foreign debt, liberalizing the economy and improving the investment climate.
Jobs in Argentina for foreigners are available mainly in the fields of energy, construction, manufacturing, information technology, finance and tourism. The most attractive cities for employment are the capital Buenos Aires, as well as Cordoba, Rosario and Mendoza.
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