Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 50% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 87% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,991 (2,782 Dinar) | 799 Dinar | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,357 (1,314 Dinar) | 589 Dinar | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $854 (476 Dinar) | 351 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $303 (169 Dinar) | 127 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $917 (511 Dinar) | 236 Dinar | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $629 (351 Dinar) | 112 Dinar | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,338 (746 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $720 (401 Dinar) | 411 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $281 (157 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $427 (238 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,700 (947 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $563 (314 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $232 (130 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 40% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $204,338 (113,905 Dinar) | 80,687 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $121,936 (67,971 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,073 (7,845 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $162,064 (90,340 Dinar) | 79,148 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $97,931 (54,590 Dinar) | 32,302 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,895 (3,843 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $6,943 (3,870 Dinar) | 1,928 Dinar | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $111,722 (62,278 Dinar) | 56,397 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $53,544 (29,847 Dinar) | 25,142 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,806 (1,564 Dinar) | 762 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,462 (815 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 43% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,752 (12,683 Dinar) | 8,103 Dinar | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $14,757 (8,226 Dinar) | 6,612 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,173 (22,951 Dinar) | 12,556 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $43,193 (24,077 Dinar) | 13,192 Dinar | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $7,945,470 (4,429,066 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $225 (125 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,426 (1,352 Dinar) | 1,350 Dinar | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,155 (1,201 Dinar) | 864 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,119 (624 Dinar) | 301 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,822 (1,016 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,255 (2,929 Dinar) | 1,908 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 (670 Dinar) | 509 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $902 (503 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,182 (659 Dinar) | 295 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $620 (346 Dinar) | 206 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $753 (420 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,120 (1,182 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 53% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,802 (3,792 Dinar) | 2,887 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,453 (1,925 Dinar) | 1,027 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $12,205 (6,803 Dinar) | 2,652 Dinar | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,494 (4,177 Dinar) | 6,446 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,919 (1,070 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,016 (566 Dinar) | 303 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $909 (507 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $334,200 (186,294 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 (25 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,605 (5,354 Dinar) | 4,029 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $982 (547 Dinar) | 343 Dinar | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,397 prices entered by 504 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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