Argentina

Food Prices in Argentina — November 2026

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index
70
vs World Average
-30%
Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest
  • Milk 1 L
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $1.40
    -21% World (base = 100)
  • Eggs 12 pcs
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $2.00
    -42% World (base = 100)
  • Chicken 1 kg
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $3.20
    -46% World (base = 100)
  • Rice 1 kg
    1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026
    $1.50
    -34% World (base = 100)
  • Bread 500 g loaf
  • Water 1.5 L bottle
  • Cheese 1 kg
  • Tomatoes 1 kg
  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Beer 0.5 L bottle
Monthly basket, 1 person
Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice
$28.40
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Recent real receipts

Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

  • Rebozador Proteico - Sabor Original
    Vento · 500 gr
    Tienda Nova, Buenos Aires 18 Sep
    13,500 ARS
  • Leche larga vida Clasica Liviana
    Bulnez · 1L
    Carrefour, Córdoba 24 Aug
    1,790 ARS
  • Copos de maíz azucarados Skarchitos
    Granix · 240 g
    Los Cardales, Los Cardales 7 Aug
    1,800 ARS
  • Suerox arándano pomelo
    Suerox
    La Fiambreria SRL, San Lorenzo 25 Apr
    2,490 ARS
  • Yogur Deslactosado Frutilla
    la serenísimax · 900 g
    Carrefour Market, Ciudad de Mendoza 4 Mar
    5,195 ARS
  • Barra De Cereal Proteica Mani Y Chocolate
    Íntegra · 45g
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    1,600 ARS
  • Yogurisimo Griego Frutilla
    La serenísima · 140g
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    1,380 ARS
  • Barra de avena con almendra y nuez
    INTEGRA · 41 g
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    1,280 ARS
  • Barra de avena
    Integra · 40g
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    1,280 ARS
  • barra proteica
    Integra, Somos integra srl · 43gr
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    1,600 ARS
  • Queso Azul Fetas
    Tonadita
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    2,232 ARS
  • Queso Danbo Fetas
    Tonadita
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    2,232 ARS
  • Hamburguesas vacunas
    Dia
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    5,192 ARS
  • Queso Provolone Fetas
    Tonadita
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    2,232 ARS
  • PALTA
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    1,192 ARS
  • hierbas serranas
    Cbse · 500
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    1,839.2 ARS
  • BEB ISOTONI FRU TROP
    Gatorade · 750 ml
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    2,040 ARS
  • Gatorade Nar
    Gatorade · 500 ml
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    1,680 ARS
  • Pan multicereal
    Mimago · 650gr
    Dia, Federal 13 Jan deal
    3,912 ARS
  • Pan para pancho tipo Artesano BIMBO (Papa)
    Bimbo · 240gr
    Coto, Buenos Aires 11 Oct
    4,497 ARS

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +34.4% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 World = 100 2015 2019 2023 2026 2026 2027
Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Argentina

Argentina
70
World (base = 100)
100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Tanzania 70 -30%
Ukraine 70 -30%
Pakistan 69 -31%
Moldova 72 -28%
Sri Lanka 68 -32%

More countries in Americas

Colombia 72 -28%
Peru 75 -25%
Brazil 78 -22%
Mexico 88 -12%
Panama 88 -12%
Chile 92 -8%

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.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →
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$1.43 /L

ARS2,206.68 · €1.28/L

73 of 175

cheaper than 59% of countries

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$1.58 /L

ARS2,443.71 · €1.41/L

45 of 103

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$1.55 /L

ARS2,397.34 · €1.39/L

81 of 174

cheaper than 54% of countries

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$1.69 /L

ARS2,612.58 · €1.51/L

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$0.54 /m³

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