Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,890 (CHF 19) | CHF 22 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,290 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $799 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 14 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $294 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.36 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $746 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 5.35 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $554 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 4.05 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,212 (CHF 4.65) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $717 (CHF 2.75) | CHF 4.29 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $249 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.16 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $435 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 2.48 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,673 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $546 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 2.56 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $235 (CHF 0.90) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 63% 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 $165,650 (CHF 636) | CHF 1,743 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $102,127 (CHF 392) | CHF 1,498 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $13,757 (CHF 53) | CHF 175 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $142,163 (CHF 546) | CHF 1,330 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $89,568 (CHF 344) | CHF 1,033 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $6,109 (CHF 23) | CHF 106 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,529 (CHF 17) | CHF 38 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $83,802 (CHF 322) | CHF 421 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (CHF 156) | CHF 109 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,523 (CHF 5.85) | CHF 14 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,064 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $22,598 (CHF 87) | CHF 103 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,681 (CHF 45) | CHF 50 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,739 (CHF 145) | CHF 101 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,306 (CHF 120) | CHF 117 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 78% 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 $5,751,150 (CHF 22,086) | CHF 27,795 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $224 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 1.61 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,032 (CHF 12) | CHF 138 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,864 (CHF 11) | CHF 45 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 47% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,157 (CHF 4.44) | CHF 11 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,569 (CHF 6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,683 (CHF 14) | CHF 64 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,202 (CHF 4.62) | CHF 8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $645 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 4.16 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $772 (CHF 2.97) | CHF 4.17 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $533 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 3.05 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $485 (CHF 1.86) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,390 (CHF 9) | CHF 30 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $6,551 (CHF 25) | CHF 69 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,121 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,618 (CHF 29) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,498 (CHF 29) | CHF 97 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,275 (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,040 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 4.24 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $895 (CHF 3.44) | CHF 5.90 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $311,554 (CHF 1,196) | CHF 400 | + 199% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $45 (CHF 0.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,594 (CHF 33) | CHF 100 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $739 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 9 | - 69% | |
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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 4,037 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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