Cost of living in France compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 36% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| France | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (ARS $7,564) | ARS $5,641 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (ARS $4,270) | ARS $3,433 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (ARS $2,533) | ARS $1,202 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (ARS $482) | ARS $463 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (ARS $1,802) | ARS $1,266 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.25 (ARS $1,275) | ARS $912 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $2,878) | ARS $1,773 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (ARS $1,023) | ARS $872 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (ARS $739) | ARS $511 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (ARS $795) | ARS $591 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (ARS $3,807) | ARS $2,541 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 (ARS $919) | ARS $1,078 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (ARS $485) | ARS $318 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in France is 124% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| France | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,601 (ARS $628,061) | ARS $300,024 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,353 (ARS $530,677) | ARS $170,183 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (ARS $78,836) | ARS $22,040 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,110 (ARS $435,503) | ARS $196,959 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €900 (ARS $353,182) | ARS $130,967 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (ARS $39,377) | ARS $14,243 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (ARS $9,632) | ARS $5,890 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €415 (ARS $162,930) | ARS $162,244 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (ARS $48,124) | ARS $87,160 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (ARS $3,140) | ARS $1,975 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (ARS $5,976) | ARS $1,561 | + 283% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in France is 13% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| France | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (ARS $36,639) | ARS $35,822 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (ARS $16,942) | ARS $20,768 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (ARS $35,520) | ARS $49,443 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (ARS $40,757) | ARS $42,528 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in France is 62% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| France | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,751 (ARS $10,888,317) | ARS $13,054,100 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (ARS $743) | ARS $323 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (ARS $23,541) | ARS $10,771 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| France | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.58 (ARS $1,406) | ARS $2,836 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (ARS $2,806) | ARS $4,680 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (ARS $11,139) | ARS $5,917 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (ARS $1,430) | ARS $1,278 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.10 (ARS $1,607) | ARS $1,200 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (ARS $1,280) | ARS $1,369 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.02 (ARS $1,185) | ARS $976 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.09 (ARS $1,213) | ARS $787 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $7,940) | ARS $3,232 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| France | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (ARS $18,273) | ARS $10,386 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (ARS $8,521) | ARS $4,317 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €151 (ARS $59,091) | ARS $48,531 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (ARS $24,198) | ARS $16,149 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (ARS $4,267) | ARS $3,048 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (ARS $1,602) | ARS $1,582 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (ARS $2,791) | ARS $1,130 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €532 (ARS $208,820) | ARS $374,204 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (ARS $150) | ARS $90 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (ARS $13,198) | ARS $9,303 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (ARS $4,176) | ARS $978 | + 327% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,088 prices entered by 1,141 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 55% more expensive than in Argentina
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