Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 28% more expensive than in Magnitogorsk (Russia)
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Food | + 111% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 111% more expensive than in Magnitogorsk (Russia) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Magnitogorsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (руб 1,075) | руб 403 | + 167% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (руб 686) | руб 235 | + 192% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (руб 261) | руб 180 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (руб 115) | руб 54 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (руб 220) | руб 84 | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (руб 102) | руб 101 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (руб 446) | руб 147 | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (руб 194) | руб 71 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (руб 94) | руб 16 | + 470% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (руб 127) | руб 70 | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (руб 518) | руб 482 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (руб 238) | руб 139 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (руб 70) | руб 25 | + 181% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 15% more expensive than in Magnitogorsk (Russia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (руб 82,325) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (руб 53,791) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (руб 3,087) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (руб 54,614) | руб 15,000 | + 264% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (руб 34,169) | руб 8,647 | + 295% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (руб 2,373) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (руб 1,490) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (руб 36,077) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (руб 22,433) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (руб 550) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (руб 252) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Magnitogorsk (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (руб 5,315) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (руб 3,529) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (руб 12,005) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (руб 8,502) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 10% more expensive than in Magnitogorsk (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (руб 2,551,444) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (руб 92) | руб 36 | + 158% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (руб 1,932) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,702 (руб 403) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Magnitogorsk (Russia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (руб 529) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (руб 1,172) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (руб 3,019) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (руб 725) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (руб 236) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (руб 384) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (руб 312) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (руб 268) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (руб 565) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Magnitogorsk (Russia) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Magnitogorsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (руб 2,130) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (руб 943) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (руб 1,886) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (руб 2,984) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (руб 668) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (руб 284) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (руб 322) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (руб 46,839) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (руб 16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (руб 3,218) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (руб 191) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,073 prices entered by 374 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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