Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 102% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (ARS $763) | ARS $383 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $505) | ARS $288 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.93 (ARS $264) | ARS $108 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (ARS $64) | ARS $52 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (ARS $197) | ARS $85 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (ARS $166) | ARS $56 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (ARS $347) | ARS $210 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (ARS $159) | ARS $62 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (ARS $110) | ARS $31 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (ARS $65) | ARS $59 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $431) | ARS $211 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (ARS $120) | ARS $101 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (ARS $89) | ARS $32 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 197% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,499 (ARS $100,623) | ARS $27,426 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,099 (ARS $73,800) | ARS $17,795 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (ARS $13,305) | ARS $3,815 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €936 (ARS $62,839) | ARS $19,171 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €716 (ARS $48,096) | ARS $12,762 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (ARS $8,715) | ARS $2,839 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (ARS $1,534) | ARS $1,196 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €402 (ARS $26,957) | ARS $19,576 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (ARS $5,742) | ARS $7,866 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.94 (ARS $399) | ARS $287 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (ARS $939) | ARS $184 | + 409% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 59% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (ARS $5,540) | ARS $2,699 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (ARS $2,542) | ARS $1,847 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (ARS $6,037) | ARS $4,003 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (ARS $7,678) | ARS $3,851 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 154% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,475 (ARS $1,441,715) | ARS $1,006,260 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (ARS $96) | ARS $52 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (ARS $5,136) | ARS $1,154 | + 345% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 71% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (ARS $431) | ARS $224 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (ARS $751) | ARS $423 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (ARS $3,758) | ARS $990 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.71 (ARS $249) | ARS $209 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (ARS $135) | ARS $114 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.38 (ARS $160) | ARS $173 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (ARS $91) | ARS $88 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (ARS $110) | ARS $100 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (ARS $1,301) | ARS $369 | + 253% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 68% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (ARS $2,228) | ARS $878 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (ARS $1,367) | ARS $518 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (ARS $6,326) | ARS $1,775 | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (ARS $4,187) | ARS $1,514 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $613) | ARS $268 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (ARS $219) | ARS $122 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.73 (ARS $251) | ARS $121 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (ARS $31,151) | ARS $35,268 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (ARS $7) | ARS $10 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (ARS $2,832) | ARS $1,606 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $460) | ARS $112 | + 309% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 126% more expensive than in Argentina
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