- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 83% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (ARS $366) | ARS $183 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $252) | ARS $150 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (ARS $128) | ARS $67 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (ARS $33) | ARS $27 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (ARS $102) | ARS $44 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (ARS $86) | ARS $36 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (ARS $168) | ARS $106 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (ARS $80) | ARS $40 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (ARS $52) | ARS $20 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (ARS $31) | ARS $34 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $227) | ARS $155 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (ARS $60) | ARS $54 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (ARS $41) | ARS $17 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 101% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,401 (ARS $47,529) | ARS $19,281 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,056 (ARS $35,844) | ARS $13,194 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (ARS $5,753) | ARS $3,099 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €874 (ARS $29,677) | ARS $14,420 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €645 (ARS $21,882) | ARS $9,520 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (ARS $3,902) | ARS $2,448 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (ARS $795) | ARS $778 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €382 (ARS $12,974) | ARS $12,072 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (ARS $3,288) | ARS $3,766 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (ARS $176) | ARS $208 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (ARS $430) | ARS $119 | + 263% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 4% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (ARS $2,797) | ARS $1,789 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (ARS $1,176) | ARS $1,457 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (ARS $2,965) | ARS $2,306 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (ARS $3,739) | ARS $2,466 | + 52% | |
| 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 | €20,284 (ARS $688,370) | ARS $471,155 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (ARS $46) | ARS $26 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (ARS $2,441) | ARS $480 | + 409% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (ARS $217) | ARS $109 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (ARS $281) | ARS $215 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (ARS $1,940) | ARS $545 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.26 (ARS $111) | ARS $94 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.12 (ARS $72) | ARS $58 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.01 (ARS $68) | ARS $79 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (ARS $46) | ARS $45 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (ARS $47) | ARS $52 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $685) | ARS $205 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (ARS $1,096) | ARS $530 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (ARS $737) | ARS $335 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (ARS $4,085) | ARS $1,299 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (ARS $1,713) | ARS $1,042 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $300) | ARS $149 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (ARS $107) | ARS $69 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.46 (ARS $118) | ARS $95 | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 (ARS $15,370) | ARS $16,478 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (ARS $4.23) | ARS $5.42 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (ARS $1,278) | ARS $1,062 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (ARS $213) | ARS $60 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,564 prices entered by 1,767 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 91% more expensive than in Argentina
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