- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (ARS $310) | ARS $173 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $212) | ARS $142 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (ARS $109) | ARS $65 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (ARS $27) | ARS $26 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (ARS $83) | ARS $40 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (ARS $74) | ARS $35 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (ARS $143) | ARS $105 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (ARS $67) | ARS $39 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (ARS $43) | ARS $20 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (ARS $28) | ARS $31 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $194) | ARS $147 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (ARS $51) | ARS $51 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (ARS $37) | ARS $16 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 84% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,412 (ARS $40,415) | ARS $18,459 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,089 (ARS $31,178) | ARS $13,567 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (ARS $5,057) | ARS $2,294 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €871 (ARS $24,939) | ARS $13,883 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (ARS $18,149) | ARS $9,202 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (ARS $3,340) | ARS $1,578 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (ARS $678) | ARS $726 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (ARS $11,195) | ARS $11,622 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €83 (ARS $2,375) | ARS $3,569 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (ARS $149) | ARS $195 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (ARS $380) | ARS $112 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 1% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (ARS $2,361) | ARS $1,798 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (ARS $1,067) | ARS $1,342 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (ARS $2,529) | ARS $2,224 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (ARS $3,368) | ARS $2,419 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 145% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,910 (ARS $569,912) | ARS $433,132 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (ARS $38) | ARS $23 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (ARS $2,064) | ARS $428 | + 383% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $196) | ARS $101 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (ARS $247) | ARS $200 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (ARS $1,684) | ARS $510 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (ARS $95) | ARS $83 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.96 (ARS $56) | ARS $56 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.98 (ARS $57) | ARS $78 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (ARS $38) | ARS $44 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (ARS $40) | ARS $53 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $565) | ARS $200 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 35% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (ARS $916) | ARS $520 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (ARS $601) | ARS $305 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (ARS $2,998) | ARS $1,251 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (ARS $1,421) | ARS $1,000 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $259) | ARS $156 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (ARS $89) | ARS $65 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (ARS $100) | ARS $91 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (ARS $13,112) | ARS $15,476 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (ARS $6) | ARS $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (ARS $1,249) | ARS $971 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (ARS $177) | ARS $58 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,768 prices entered by 1,821 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Argentina
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