Price comparison
The same 29 everyday buys in Argentina and Chile, from a coffee to an airport taxi: what locals pay, what tourist spots charge, and where your money goes further.
The numbers that decide a trip, in one table. Money in USD, the local price underneath.
What locals pay in Argentina and Chile, item by item. Shown in USD at one daily rate so the two sides compare, with the local price underneath. Differences under 3% count as about the same.
16 of the 29 items cost less in Chile.
Bottled, convenience store
Argentina: ≈ $0.79 – $1.60 AR$1,200 – AR$2,500 Chile: ≈ $0.98 – $1.50 CL$900 – CL$1,400 Cafe or street vendor
Argentina: ≈ $1.60 – $3 AR$2,500 – AR$4,500 Chile: ≈ $1.60 – $3.80 CL$1,500 – CL$3,500 Draft, at bar or restaurant
Argentina: ≈ $3 – $5.90 AR$4,500 – AR$9,000 Chile: ≈ $2.70 – $5.40 CL$2,500 – CL$5,000 Tourist area, main course
Argentina: ≈ $18 – $30 AR$28,000 – AR$45,000 Chile: ≈ $11 – $22 CL$10,000 – CL$20,000 Local market or stand
Argentina: ≈ $2.60 – $5.90 AR$4,000 – AR$9,000 Chile: ≈ $2.20 – $5.40 CL$2,000 – CL$5,000 Mixed drink, bar
Argentina: ≈ $3.90 – $6.60 AR$6,000 – AR$10,000 Chile: ≈ $4.30 – $9.20 CL$4,000 – CL$8,500 House wine, restaurant
Argentina: ≈ $5.30 – $7.90 AR$8,000 – AR$12,000 Chile: ≈ $5 – $13 CL$5,000 – CL$12,000 Cafe or street stall
Argentina: ≈ $3.30 – $5.30 AR$5,000 – AR$8,000 Chile: ≈ $1.10 – $2.70 CL$1,000 – CL$2,500 Standard route
Argentina: ≈ $30 – $39 AR$45,000 – AR$60,000 Chile: ≈ $16 – $33 CL$15,000 – CL$30,000 Metered or typical fare
Argentina: ≈ $0.53 – $1.30 AR$800 – AR$2,000 Chile: ≈ $1.60 – $3.80 CL$1,500 – CL$3,500 Single ride
Argentina: ≈ $0.49 – $0.98 AR$750 – AR$1,500 Chile: ≈ $0.66 – $0.78 CL$610 – CL$720 Grab / Bolt / Uber
Argentina: ≈ $7 – $20 AR$10,000 – AR$30,000 Chile: ≈ $16 – $27 CL$15,000 – CL$25,000 Tourist shop
Argentina: ≈ $2.60 – $5.30 AR$4,000 – AR$8,000 Chile: ≈ $1.60 – $4.30 CL$1,500 – CL$4,000 Tourist shop
Argentina: ≈ $10 – $23 AR$15,000 – AR$35,000 Chile: ≈ $7 – $11 CL$6,000 – CL$10,000 Ceramics, textiles, etc.
Argentina: ≈ $8 – $26 AR$12,000 – AR$40,000 Chile: ≈ $5 – $27 CL$4,500 – CL$25,000 Data package
Argentina: ≈ $0.33 – $5.90 AR$500 – AR$9,000 Chile: ≈ $3 – $11 CL$3,000 – CL$10,000 Pharmacy or shop
Argentina: ≈ $16 – $23 AR$25,000 – AR$35,000 Chile: ≈ $4 – $16 CL$4,000 – CL$15,000 Supermarket
Argentina: ≈ $0.98 – $1.60 AR$1,500 – AR$2,500 Chile: ≈ $0.65 – $1.30 CL$600 – CL$1,200 Pack of 20
Argentina: ≈ $2 – $3.60 AR$3,000 – AR$5,500 Chile: ≈ $2.90 – $6 CL$2,700 – CL$5,500 Pack of 20 tablets
Argentina: ≈ $3.30 – $5.30 AR$5,000 – AR$8,000 Chile: ≈ $0.54 – $1.10 CL$500 – CL$1,000 Spray or lotion
Argentina: ≈ $4.60 – $7.90 AR$7,000 – AR$12,000 Chile: ≈ $4.30 – $8.10 CL$3,990 – CL$7,500 Local barbershop
Argentina: ≈ $5 – $16 AR$8,000 – AR$25,000 Chile: ≈ $8 – $16 CL$7,000 – CL$15,000 Laundry service
Argentina: ≈ $1.30 – $3.60 AR$2,000 – AR$5,500 Chile: ≈ $2 – $4.30 CL$1,800 – CL$4,000 Standard full-body massage
Argentina: ≈ $20 – $30 AR$30,000 – AR$45,000 Chile: ≈ $33 – $43 CL$30,000 – CL$40,000 Basic cut, salon
Argentina: ≈ $10 – $26 AR$15,000 – AR$40,000 Chile: ≈ $11 – $24 CL$10,000 – CL$22,000 Entrance ticket
Argentina: ≈ $5 – $13 AR$8,000 – AR$20,000 Chile: ≈ Up to $13 Up to CL$12,000 Organized excursion
Argentina: ≈ $26 – $53 AR$40,000 – AR$80,000 Chile: ≈ $27 – $49 CL$25,000 – CL$45,000 Organized excursion 6-8h
Argentina: ≈ $79 – $110 AR$120,000 – AR$170,000 Chile: ≈ $22 – $43 CL$19,992 – CL$39,984 Local cuisine cooking class
Argentina: ≈ $56 – $72 AR$85,000 – AR$110,000 Chile: ≈ $38 – $54 CL$35,000 – CL$50,000 Tourist prices are about 2.7× the fair price in Chile, against 2.4× in Argentina.
Argentina 10th lowest of 60
Chile 29th highest of 60
What is expected in each country, so you neither stiff anyone nor overpay.
Argentina Leave around 10 percent propina for good service in restaurants. Tip in cash and in pesos, not dollars, even when you pay the bill by card, because card terminals usually cannot add a tip and staff rely on cash. It is appreciated but not mandatory.
Chile Tip around 10% in Chilean restaurants, the service charge is not usually included. In Santiago, some upscale restaurants add a "propina sugerida" line on the bill; you can adjust it or pay what you feel is appropriate.
Yes. In Chile you pay about 9% less than in Argentina at fair prices. TruePrice Index: Argentina 113, Chile 103 (100 is the median of the 60 countries I track). 16 of the 29 items cost less in Chile.
A week is cheaper in Chile: about $225 at fair prices, against $270 in Argentina. That covers two meals, a coffee, water, a beer, two transit rides and a short taxi ride a day. Flights and accommodation are not included. At tourist-trap prices the same week runs about $570 in Argentina and $660 in Chile.
In Chile: food and drinks cost about 7% less there on average. A restaurant meal costs $18 – $30 in Argentina and $11 – $22 in Chile, street food $2.60 – $5.90 and $2.20 – $5.40.
In Chile: tourist prices there are about 2.7× the fair price on average, against 2.4× in Argentina. The biggest gaps in Chile: tourist SIM card (6.5×), fridge magnet (5.1×), and city taxi 1 km (5.0×).
Where these numbers come from, and how the comparison works.
How to cite
TruePrice, Argentina vs Chile, October 2026, truepriceapp.com/en/compare/argentina-vs-chile/
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