- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (ARS $464) | ARS $195 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $315) | ARS $158 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.79 (ARS $159) | ARS $68 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (ARS $42) | ARS $28 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.04 (ARS $128) | ARS $47 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (ARS $106) | ARS $36 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (ARS $213) | ARS $107 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (ARS $104) | ARS $41 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (ARS $64) | ARS $21 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (ARS $38) | ARS $37 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $280) | ARS $164 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (ARS $74) | ARS $56 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (ARS $52) | ARS $18 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 137% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,429 (ARS $59,939) | ARS $20,240 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,087 (ARS $45,590) | ARS $13,653 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (ARS $7,351) | ARS $3,503 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €903 (ARS $37,882) | ARS $15,302 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €677 (ARS $28,401) | ARS $10,532 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (ARS $5,187) | ARS $2,807 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (ARS $982) | ARS $796 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (ARS $15,803) | ARS $12,023 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (ARS $3,984) | ARS $4,118 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.23 (ARS $220) | ARS $209 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (ARS $534) | ARS $136 | + 292% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 31% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (ARS $3,655) | ARS $1,795 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (ARS $1,474) | ARS $1,473 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (ARS $3,835) | ARS $2,429 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (ARS $4,753) | ARS $2,497 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 195% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 195% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,494 (ARS $859,787) | ARS $506,606 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (ARS $59) | ARS $28 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (ARS $3,050) | ARS $571 | + 435% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 117% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (ARS $264) | ARS $139 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (ARS $377) | ARS $206 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (ARS $2,562) | ARS $589 | + 335% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (ARS $141) | ARS $94 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (ARS $89) | ARS $62 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.13 (ARS $89) | ARS $79 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (ARS $59) | ARS $48 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (ARS $59) | ARS $56 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $847) | ARS $210 | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 68% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (ARS $1,324) | ARS $554 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (ARS $922) | ARS $343 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (ARS $5,379) | ARS $1,677 | + 221% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (ARS $2,232) | ARS $1,063 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $377) | ARS $151 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (ARS $135) | ARS $72 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (ARS $144) | ARS $94 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €459 (ARS $19,237) | ARS $17,341 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (ARS $5.25) | ARS $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (ARS $1,607) | ARS $1,060 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (ARS $271) | ARS $62 | + 335% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,283 prices entered by 1,799 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 122% more expensive than in Argentina
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