Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Tampere | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,220 (€14) | €11 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,199 (€9) | €8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,134 (€3.04) | €5.46 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $399 (€1.07) | €1.32 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,189 (€3.19) | €2.42 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $706 (€1.89) | €3.30 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,777 (€4.77) | €5.61 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $747 (€2.01) | €2.22 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $430 (€1.15) | €1.11 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $564 (€1.51) | €2.38 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,429 (€7) | €15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $741 (€1.99) | €2.57 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $387 (€1.04) | €1.80 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Tampere | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $342,936 (€920) | €1,549 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $186,958 (€502) | €911 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,552 (€61) | €87 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $219,084 (€588) | €937 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $143,382 (€385) | €612 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,798 (€40) | €61 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,039 (€14) | €20 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $110,824 (€297) | €385 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76,726 (€206) | €85 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,952 (€5.24) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,522 (€4.09) | €30 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Tampere | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,249 (€92) | €87 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $17,826 (€48) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,422 (€149) | €88 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $50,608 (€136) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Tampere | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $9,630,330 (€25,846) | €28,818 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $338 (€0.91) | €1.65 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $5,726 (€15) | €51 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,380 (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 25% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Tampere | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,504 (€4.04) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,643 (€10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,496 (€20) | €72 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,948 (€5.23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $763 (€2.05) | €3.33 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,804 (€4.84) | €3.14 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,088 (€2.92) | €1.61 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $945 (€2.54) | €2.17 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,111 (€8) | €25 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Tampere | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $8,457 (€23) | €45 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,132 (€8) | €26 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,579 (€39) | €115 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,914 (€45) | €81 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,744 (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,341 (€3.60) | €4.37 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,118 (€3.00) | €6 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $386,697 (€1,038) | €458 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (€0.15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $10,898 (€29) | €46 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,088 (€2.92) | €7 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,844 prices entered by 445 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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