Restaurant prices in Argentina

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Argentina? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Argentina? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Argentina?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 6.7 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 6 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 25 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 3.6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.2 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Argentina, including local beer, a better restaurant for a couple, imported beer, cheap restaurant, or Burger King or a similar bar


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Argentina


What currency is used in Argentina and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Argentina Argentine peso (ARS). For 10 US dollars you can get 10 thousand Argentine pesos. For 100 US dollars you can get 100 thousand Argentine pesos. And the other way around: For 100 Argentine pesos you can get 0.0997 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Argentina? Look here: Prices in cities in Argentina

Prices: Corrientes   Mar del Plata   Mendoza   Resistencia   Rosario   Buenos Aires   Córdoba   La Plata   San Isidro de El General   San Juan  


Price cheap restaurant $6.7 ($3.5 - $12)

cheap restaurant

$6.7 ($3.5 - $12)
67% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $1.8 ($1 - $3.5)

local beer

$1.8 ($1 - $3.5)
70% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $1.8 ($0.8 - $3.5)

coffee

$1.8 ($0.8 - $3.5)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.91 ($0.6 - $1.5)

bottle of water

$0.91 ($0.6 - $1.5)
by half less than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $6 ($4.5 - $7)

Burger King or a similar bar

$6 ($4.5 - $7)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $1.2 ($0.7 - $2)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$1.2 ($0.7 - $2)
by half less than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Argentina
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Argentina:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $6.7 (ARS 6.7K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $25 (ARS 25.1K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $6 (ARS 6.02K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.8 (ARS 1.8K)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.5 (ARS 2.51K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.2 (ARS 1.19K)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.91 (ARS 917)
  8. Cappuccino $1.8 (ARS 1.76K)
  9. Espresso Coffee $1.2 (ARS 1.23K)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.8 (ARS 1.8K)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Argentina

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $9.8(ARS 9.78K), 2012: $14.8(ARS 14.8K), 2013: $16.7(ARS 16.7K), 2016: $38(ARS 38.4K), 2017: $47(ARS 47.2K), and 2018: $58(ARS 57.7K)

Argentina price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Argentina price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $107(ARS 107K), 2011: $163(ARS 163K), 2012: $180(ARS 180K), 2013: $200(ARS 201K), 2016: $500(ARS 501K), 2017: $600(ARS 602K), and 2018: $800(ARS 802K)

Argentina price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Argentina price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $7.8(ARS 7.84K), 2011: $6.1(ARS 6.13K), 2012: $10(ARS 10K), 2013: $11.3(ARS 11.4K), 2016: $30(ARS 30.1K), 2017: $45(ARS 45.1K), and 2018: $60(ARS 60.2K).

Argentina price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Argentina price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Argentina?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $4.6(ARS 4.63K), 2011: $5.4(ARS 5.4K), 2012: $7.7(ARS 7.68K), 2013: $7.8(ARS 7.8K), 2016: $21(ARS 20.6K), 2017: $27(ARS 27.1K), and 2018: $36(ARS 35.8K) in recent years

Argentina price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Argentina price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $3.5(ARS 3.49K), 2011: $4.8(ARS 4.84K), 2012: $6.6(ARS 6.59K), 2013: $6.4(ARS 6.37K), 2016: $16.9(ARS 17K), 2017: $21(ARS 21.2K), and 2018: $27(ARS 27.5K)

Argentina price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Argentina price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com