Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (120 kr) | 117 kr | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (77 kr) | 93 kr | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (29 kr) | 55 kr | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (13 kr) | 15 kr | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (25 kr) | 38 kr | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (11 kr) | 34 kr | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (50 kr) | 53 kr | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (22 kr) | 33 kr | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (58 kr) | 103 kr | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (27 kr) | 23 kr | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (8 kr) | 14 kr | - 43% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (9,194 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (6,008 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (345 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (6,099 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (3,816 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (265 kr) | 410 kr | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (166 kr) | 359 kr | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (4,029 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (2,505 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (61 kr) | 67 kr | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (28 kr) | 166 kr | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (594 kr) | 992 kr | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (394 kr) | 419 kr | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (1,341 kr) | 933 kr | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (950 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 51% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (284,954 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (10 kr) | 17 kr | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (216 kr) | 606 kr | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,683 (45 kr) | 319 kr | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (59 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (131 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (337 kr) | 260 kr | + 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (81 kr) | 41 kr | + 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (43 kr) | 28 kr | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (30 kr) | 21 kr | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (63 kr) | 295 kr | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (238 kr) | 415 kr | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (105 kr) | 274 kr | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (211 kr) | 819 kr | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (333 kr) | 750 kr | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (75 kr) | 140 kr | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (32 kr) | 42 kr | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (36 kr) | 72 kr | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (5,231 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (1.74 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (359 kr) | 290 kr | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (21 kr) | 67 kr | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,186 prices entered by 389 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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