Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 31% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (ARS $2,164) | ARS $1,900 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $1,262) | ARS $1,215 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (ARS $697) | ARS $446 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (ARS $164) | ARS $166 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (ARS $468) | ARS $320 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (ARS $392) | ARS $220 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (ARS $797) | ARS $650 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (ARS $367) | ARS $257 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (ARS $259) | ARS $115 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (ARS $134) | ARS $207 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $1,006) | ARS $833 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (ARS $267) | ARS $312 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (ARS $245) | ARS $108 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 146% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,679 (ARS $242,430) | ARS $91,049 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,378 (ARS $198,956) | ARS $59,011 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (ARS $26,230) | ARS $7,725 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,106 (ARS $159,745) | ARS $67,103 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €885 (ARS $127,860) | ARS $39,010 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (ARS $18,215) | ARS $5,526 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (ARS $4,269) | ARS $2,429 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (ARS $61,058) | ARS $61,952 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (ARS $19,496) | ARS $35,851 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (ARS $1,209) | ARS $898 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (ARS $2,499) | ARS $553 | + 352% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 18% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (ARS $13,117) | ARS $12,060 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (ARS $5,219) | ARS $7,448 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (ARS $13,793) | ARS $22,827 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (ARS $18,465) | ARS $18,401 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 97% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,228 (ARS $3,787,934) | ARS $4,463,800 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (ARS $274) | ARS $153 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (ARS $11,043) | ARS $2,493 | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 24% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (ARS $1,475) | ARS $803 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (ARS $1,085) | ARS $1,152 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (ARS $5,498) | ARS $2,376 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.38 (ARS $488) | ARS $566 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (ARS $401) | ARS $401 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (ARS $429) | ARS $446 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (ARS $253) | ARS $328 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (ARS $236) | ARS $279 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (ARS $3,047) | ARS $1,299 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (ARS $5,412) | ARS $3,220 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (ARS $3,441) | ARS $1,412 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (ARS $22,310) | ARS $4,440 | + 402% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (ARS $8,412) | ARS $5,365 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (ARS $1,654) | ARS $1,031 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (ARS $485) | ARS $458 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (ARS $608) | ARS $379 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (ARS $74,445) | ARS $121,697 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (ARS $15) | ARS $32 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (ARS $5,462) | ARS $4,839 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $1,009) | ARS $384 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 62% more expensive than in Argentina
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