Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Ilmenau (Germany)
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| Food | ||||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,158 (€21) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,767 (€9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $606 (€3.00) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $226 (€1.12) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $487 (€2.42) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $308 (€1.53) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $823 (€4.08) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $544 (€2.70) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $280 (€1.39) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $268 (€1.33) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,255 (€6) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $445 (€2.21) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $155 (€0.77) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $181,565 (€900) | €621 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $111,903 (€555) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,850 (€39) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $148,724 (€737) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $71,324 (€354) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,951 (€34) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,663 (€18) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $91,870 (€455) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,926 (€183) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,782 (€9) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,005 (€4.98) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $18,128 (€90) | €56 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,108 (€60) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $30,117 (€149) | €150 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,737 (€133) | €180 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,039,770 (€29,940) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $187 (€0.93) | €1.20 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,148 (€16) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,817 (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% cheaper than in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,500 (€7) | €5.00 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,456 (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,349 (€17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $886 (€4.39) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $444 (€2.20) | €3.08 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $687 (€3.41) | €3.00 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $457 (€2.26) | €2.00 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $438 (€2.17) | €2.48 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,889 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Ilmenau (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Ilmenau | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,910 (€24) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,008 (€10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,420 (€27) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,398 (€42) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,823 (€9) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $853 (€4.23) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $766 (€3.80) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $276,197 (€1,369) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (€0.28) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,355 (€41) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $521 (€2.58) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,286 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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