Food Prices in Argentina — August 2026
Updated: 1 August 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.40-21% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$2.00-42% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$3.20-46% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$1.50-34% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
Every traveller price is reviewed by hand; the row shows how many reports from the last 90 days back the figure.
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Copos de maíz azucarados SkarchitosGranixLos Cardales, Los Cardales 7 Aug1,800 ARS
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Nourishing multi-use hair and scalp oilKeratase parisCerini Hair System, Buenos Aires 30 Apr106,850 ARS
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Suerox arándano pomeloSueroxLa Fiambreria SRL, San Lorenzo 25 Apr2,490 ARS
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Yogur Deslactosado Frutillala serenísimax · 900 gCarrefour Market, Ciudad de Mendoza 4 Mar5,195 ARS
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MANI TOSTA SALAD S/PDia, Federal 13 Jan deal896 ARS
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Barra De Cereal Proteica Mani Y ChocolateÍntegraDia, Federal 13 Jan deal1,600 ARS
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Yogurisimo Griego FrutillaLa serenísima · 140gDia, Federal 13 Jan deal1,380 ARS
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Barra de avena con almendra y nuezINTEGRA · 41 gDia, Federal 13 Jan deal1,280 ARS
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JABON LIQ POWER OXIDia, Federal 13 Jan deal8,952 ARS
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DESOD PIES FOOT DEFDia, Federal 13 Jan deal3,832 ARS
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Barra de avenaIntegraDia, Federal 13 Jan deal1,280 ARS
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barra proteicaIntegra, Somos integra srl · 43grDia, Federal 13 Jan deal1,600 ARS
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Queso Azul FetasTonaditaDia, Federal 13 Jan deal2,232 ARS
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Queso Danbo FetasTonaditaDia, Federal 13 Jan deal2,232 ARS
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Hamburguesas vacunasDiaDia, Federal 13 Jan deal5,192 ARS
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Queso Provolone FetasTonaditaDia, Federal 13 Jan deal2,232 ARS
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JAM COC FETA DIA 200Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal4,152 ARS
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MALBEC EST MOZA 750Dia, Federal 13 Jan2,990 ARS
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VINO MALBECDia, Federal 13 Jan3,560 ARS
What this means for vanlife
Food in Argentina is below the world average by 30%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.
↑ Year-over-year change: +0.4% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in Argentina?
No, food in Argentina is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 70 (world average = 100), meaning food is 30% below the global average — great for budget travel.
How much should I budget for food in Argentina per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Argentina you can expect to spend around $210. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 70 (world = 100).
How does Argentina compare to similar countries?
Argentina has a VanBasket Index of 70. Similar or nearby countries: Tanzania, Ukraine, Pakistan.
How often is the food price data for Argentina updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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