Argentina vs Japan
Japan is about 26% pricier than Argentina overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 46.6 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 87 of 100).
Metric Argentina Japan
Price level (US=100) 46.6 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $30,431 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $29,800 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 219.9% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Argentina Japan
Housing & utilities 38 177
Food 82 191
Transport 80 150
Restaurants & hotels 77 148
Health 41 97
Communication 91 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Argentina Japan
Quality-of-life score 87/100 96/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.5 0.2
Internet users 90% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Argentina more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 26% pricier than Argentina overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Argentina would cost roughly $136,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Argentina or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 87 out of 100.
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