Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $27,042 (CHF 17) | CHF 22 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,626 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $5,024 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 14 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,649 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.36 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,210 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 5.35 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,281 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 4.05 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $10,455 (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,528 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 4.29 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,121 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 2.16 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,447 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.48 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $10,602 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,937 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 2.56 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,777 (CHF 1.11) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,419,280 (CHF 885) | CHF 1,743 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $986,467 (CHF 615) | CHF 1,498 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $101,003 (CHF 63) | CHF 175 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $677,382 (CHF 422) | CHF 1,330 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $627,830 (CHF 391) | CHF 1,033 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $78,596 (CHF 49) | CHF 106 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,559 (CHF 13) | CHF 38 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $693,935 (CHF 433) | CHF 421 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $197,143 (CHF 123) | CHF 109 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,645 (CHF 4.14) | CHF 14 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,856 (CHF 4.27) | CHF 25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $117,892 (CHF 73) | CHF 103 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $58,105 (CHF 36) | CHF 50 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $131,703 (CHF 82) | CHF 101 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $103,150 (CHF 64) | CHF 117 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,935,900 (CHF 20,530) | CHF 27,795 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,321 (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.70 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $40,457 (CHF 25) | CHF 137 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $19,514 (CHF 12) | CHF 45 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 28% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,987 (CHF 9) | CHF 11 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $38,110 (CHF 24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $33,489 (CHF 21) | CHF 64 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $12,320 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $5,932 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 4.16 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $7,454 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 4.17 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $4,217 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 3.05 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,745 (CHF 2.33) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,041 (CHF 10) | CHF 30 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $40,516 (CHF 25) | CHF 69 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $28,100 (CHF 18) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $50,694 (CHF 32) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $58,836 (CHF 37) | CHF 97 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,175 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,193 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 4.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $5,061 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 5.90 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,007,870 (CHF 628) | CHF 400 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $683 (CHF 0.43) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,768 (CHF 26) | CHF 100 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,746 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 9 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,168 prices entered by 233 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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