Cost of living in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bahía Blanca | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $10,509 (CHF 11) | CHF 24 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,694 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,402 (CHF 2.50) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,123 (CHF 1.17) | CHF 1.87 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,220 (CHF 2.31) | CHF 6 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,351 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.50 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $15,828 (CHF 16) | CHF 10 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $978 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 3.94 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $769 (CHF 0.80) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $893 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 1.77 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,929 (CHF 3.05) | CHF 13 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,810 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.55 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $310 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.23 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bahía Blanca | Aarau | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $280,418 (CHF 292) | CHF 2,065 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $200,212 (CHF 209) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $13,536 (CHF 14) | CHF 346 | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $73,130 (CHF 76) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $53,527 (CHF 56) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $10,104 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $6,207 (CHF 6) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $131,587 (CHF 137) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $98,959 (CHF 103) | CHF 150 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,983 (CHF 4.15) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,306 (CHF 2.40) | CHF 27 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bahía Blanca | Aarau | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $14,600 (CHF 15) | CHF 99 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,480 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $79,965 (CHF 83) | CHF 130 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $119,442 (CHF 124) | CHF 171 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bahía Blanca | Aarau | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,782,710 (CHF 7,065) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $793 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 1.76 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,004 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $5,295 (CHF 5.52) | CHF 36 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,023 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,073 (CHF 3.20) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,000 (CHF 6) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,935 (CHF 2.02) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $829 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 4.43 | - 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,156 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 3.53 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,181 (CHF 1.23) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $845 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 3.05 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,937 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 46 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Bahía Blanca | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $8,355 (CHF 9) | CHF 73 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,871 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 37 | - 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $11,757 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,390 (CHF 2.49) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,430 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 5.40 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,590 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 5.85 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $18,324 (CHF 19) | CHF 550 | - 97% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $13 (CHF 0.01) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,836 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,401 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 8 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 193 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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