Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 116% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $1,300) | ARS $630 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $872) | ARS $451 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (ARS $392) | ARS $151 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (ARS $104) | ARS $67 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (ARS $319) | ARS $143 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (ARS $285) | ARS $87 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (ARS $607) | ARS $272 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (ARS $268) | ARS $103 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (ARS $164) | ARS $49 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (ARS $106) | ARS $80 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $747) | ARS $283 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (ARS $194) | ARS $145 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (ARS $126) | ARS $39 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 257% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 257% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (ARS $155,145) | ARS $36,701 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (ARS $131,881) | ARS $23,665 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (ARS $17,845) | ARS $4,424 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (ARS $106,175) | ARS $24,935 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (ARS $75,247) | ARS $16,398 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (ARS $12,233) | ARS $3,496 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (ARS $2,730) | ARS $1,427 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (ARS $38,923) | ARS $35,384 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (ARS $10,549) | ARS $14,963 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (ARS $609) | ARS $349 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (ARS $1,625) | ARS $262 | + 521% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (ARS $8,481) | ARS $3,860 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (ARS $4,025) | ARS $2,403 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (ARS $9,339) | ARS $6,812 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (ARS $12,226) | ARS $5,666 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 151% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (ARS $2,550,697) | ARS $2,023,980 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (ARS $140) | ARS $68 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (ARS $7,744) | ARS $1,562 | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 110% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $775) | ARS $288 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (ARS $1,069) | ARS $615 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (ARS $6,144) | ARS $1,173 | + 424% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (ARS $343) | ARS $260 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (ARS $231) | ARS $164 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (ARS $251) | ARS $218 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (ARS $141) | ARS $115 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (ARS $176) | ARS $129 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $2,218) | ARS $503 | + 341% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 77% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (ARS $3,823) | ARS $1,309 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (ARS $2,458) | ARS $673 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (ARS $11,723) | ARS $2,165 | + 441% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (ARS $6,022) | ARS $2,207 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $956) | ARS $404 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (ARS $387) | ARS $167 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (ARS $380) | ARS $154 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (ARS $53,611) | ARS $66,358 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (ARS $13) | ARS $18 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (ARS $4,434) | ARS $1,985 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $741) | ARS $171 | + 333% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 147% more expensive than in Argentina
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