Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 120% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $1,371) | ARS $651 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $908) | ARS $473 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (ARS $409) | ARS $157 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (ARS $109) | ARS $68 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (ARS $331) | ARS $147 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (ARS $296) | ARS $90 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 (ARS $575) | ARS $285 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (ARS $270) | ARS $109 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (ARS $171) | ARS $52 | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (ARS $100) | ARS $82 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $761) | ARS $290 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (ARS $196) | ARS $147 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (ARS $142) | ARS $40 | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 256% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,442 (ARS $161,407) | ARS $38,460 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,216 (ARS $136,169) | ARS $24,966 | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (ARS $18,137) | ARS $4,465 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €919 (ARS $102,928) | ARS $26,581 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €686 (ARS $76,818) | ARS $17,305 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (ARS $13,838) | ARS $3,534 | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (ARS $2,971) | ARS $1,441 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (ARS $41,321) | ARS $36,674 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (ARS $11,232) | ARS $16,000 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (ARS $705) | ARS $365 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (ARS $1,672) | ARS $271 | + 518% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 67% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (ARS $8,470) | ARS $4,128 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (ARS $4,018) | ARS $2,642 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (ARS $9,825) | ARS $7,500 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (ARS $12,835) | ARS $6,188 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 143% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,750 (ARS $2,546,732) | ARS $2,102,690 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (ARS $146) | ARS $73 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (ARS $7,890) | ARS $1,657 | + 376% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 99% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $761) | ARS $297 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (ARS $955) | ARS $631 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (ARS $5,830) | ARS $1,245 | + 368% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (ARS $354) | ARS $278 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (ARS $245) | ARS $170 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (ARS $257) | ARS $228 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (ARS $148) | ARS $119 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (ARS $184) | ARS $136 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $2,220) | ARS $523 | + 325% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 77% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (ARS $3,985) | ARS $1,377 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (ARS $2,513) | ARS $713 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (ARS $12,109) | ARS $2,262 | + 435% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (ARS $6,343) | ARS $2,298 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $1,018) | ARS $429 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (ARS $379) | ARS $174 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 (ARS $405) | ARS $162 | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (ARS $55,496) | ARS $67,861 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (ARS $13) | ARS $19 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (ARS $4,406) | ARS $2,067 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $778) | ARS $181 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 144% more expensive than in Argentina
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