Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Amman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,903 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,709 (Dinar 5.564) | Dinar 7 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,652 (Dinar 2.199) | Dinar 3.263 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,075 (Dinar 0.892) | Dinar 1.191 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,052 (Dinar 1.702) | Dinar 1.675 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,027 (Dinar 0.852) | Dinar 0.579 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,300 (Dinar 3.567) | Dinar 2.897 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,788 (Dinar 1.483) | Dinar 1.550 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $929 (Dinar 0.771) | Dinar 0.539 | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,165 (Dinar 0.966) | Dinar 4.246 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,780 (Dinar 3.964) | Dinar 14 | - 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,230 (Dinar 1.849) | Dinar 1.147 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $586 (Dinar 0.486) | Dinar 0.286 | + 70% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $812,666 (Dinar 674) | Dinar 761 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $497,385 (Dinar 413) | Dinar 382 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $30,600 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 57 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $421,384 (Dinar 349) | Dinar 485 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $296,473 (Dinar 246) | Dinar 236 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $35,054 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 29 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $14,603 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 16 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $333,899 (Dinar 277) | Dinar 160 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $191,951 (Dinar 159) | Dinar 93 | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,990 (Dinar 4.968) | Dinar 5.985 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,400 (Dinar 3.649) | Dinar 5.066 | - 28% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Amman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $82,409 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 55 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $44,080 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 46 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $109,959 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 68 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $94,935 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 71 | + 10% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Amman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (Dinar 19,446) | Dinar 19,915 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $871 (Dinar 0.723) | Dinar 1.046 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $20,610 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 35 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $6,499 (Dinar 5.390) | Dinar 8 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Amman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,500 (Dinar 3.732) | Dinar 3.092 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 21 | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,497 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.347 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,264 (Dinar 1.878) | Dinar 2.852 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,076 (Dinar 3.381) | Dinar 3.391 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,152 (Dinar 2.614) | Dinar 1.824 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,462 (Dinar 2.042) | Dinar 2.163 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,780 (Dinar 4.794) | Dinar 7 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Amman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $20,624 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 33 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,536 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 16 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 33 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $28,697 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 49 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,704 (Dinar 5.560) | Dinar 5.301 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,546 (Dinar 2.112) | Dinar 3.742 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,398 (Dinar 2.818) | Dinar 5.756 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $278,544 (Dinar 231) | Dinar 390 | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $154 (Dinar 0.128) | Dinar 0.049 | + 160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,519 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 52 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,014 (Dinar 1.671) | Dinar 2.437 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,214 prices entered by 400 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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