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Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 105% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (ARS $513) | ARS $233 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $354) | ARS $193 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.66 (ARS $173) | ARS $75 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (ARS $45) | ARS $33 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.16 (ARS $149) | ARS $61 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (ARS $118) | ARS $41 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (ARS $245) | ARS $122 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (ARS $115) | ARS $46 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (ARS $75) | ARS $23 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (ARS $44) | ARS $43 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $303) | ARS $202 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.82 (ARS $86) | ARS $67 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (ARS $62) | ARS $24 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 142% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,453 (ARS $68,693) | ARS $22,728 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,071 (ARS $50,622) | ARS $15,197 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (ARS $8,846) | ARS $3,771 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €886 (ARS $41,905) | ARS $15,997 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €669 (ARS $31,645) | ARS $11,289 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (ARS $5,976) | ARS $3,028 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (ARS $1,076) | ARS $877 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (ARS $17,663) | ARS $13,159 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (ARS $4,894) | ARS $5,533 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (ARS $257) | ARS $237 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (ARS $620) | ARS $159 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (ARS $3,929) | ARS $2,080 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (ARS $1,712) | ARS $1,722 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (ARS $4,154) | ARS $2,620 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (ARS $5,076) | ARS $2,815 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 167% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,543 (ARS $971,064) | ARS $669,497 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (ARS $68) | ARS $36 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (ARS $3,490) | ARS $717 | + 387% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 88% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (ARS $272) | ARS $191 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (ARS $460) | ARS $323 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (ARS $2,635) | ARS $592 | + 345% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.44 (ARS $163) | ARS $108 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 (ARS $109) | ARS $73 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.30 (ARS $109) | ARS $94 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (ARS $65) | ARS $53 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (ARS $73) | ARS $64 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $937) | ARS $241 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 58% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (ARS $1,490) | ARS $626 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (ARS $1,029) | ARS $360 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 (ARS $4,407) | ARS $1,978 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (ARS $2,575) | ARS $1,167 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $412) | ARS $165 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (ARS $154) | ARS $81 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (ARS $161) | ARS $103 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €440 (ARS $20,776) | ARS $22,419 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (ARS $5.11) | ARS $8 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (ARS $1,685) | ARS $1,129 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $308) | ARS $71 | + 333% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,220 prices entered by 1,787 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 113% more expensive than in Argentina
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