- Cost of Living
- India
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 8% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨418 (ARS $215) | ARS $192 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨265 (ARS $137) | ARS $154 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (ARS $73) | ARS $68 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (ARS $27) | ARS $28 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (ARS $37) | ARS $46 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (ARS $21) | ARS $36 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨199 (ARS $103) | ARS $106 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 (ARS $71) | ARS $41 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (ARS $13) | ARS $21 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (ARS $61) | ARS $36 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨819 (ARS $422) | ARS $159 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨81 (ARS $42) | ARS $55 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨32 (ARS $17) | ARS $18 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in India is 16% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,355 (ARS $16,167) | ARS $20,038 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,501 (ARS $11,086) | ARS $13,606 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,276 (ARS $2,205) | ARS $3,337 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,468 (ARS $13,132) | ARS $15,355 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,586 (ARS $8,036) | ARS $10,018 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,651 (ARS $1,883) | ARS $2,620 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨850 (ARS $438) | ARS $800 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,739 (ARS $17,397) | ARS $12,114 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,343 (ARS $5,333) | ARS $3,963 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (ARS $193) | ARS $207 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨533 (ARS $275) | ARS $135 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in India is 14% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (ARS $1,238) | ARS $1,760 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,719 (ARS $1,402) | ARS $1,485 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,719 (ARS $1,918) | ARS $2,412 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,921 (ARS $1,506) | ARS $2,475 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in India is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨870,838 (ARS $449,023) | ARS $491,657 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (ARS $40) | ARS $27 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,305 (ARS $673) | ARS $566 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨132 (ARS $68) | ARS $135 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨286 (ARS $148) | ARS $203 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,271 (ARS $655) | ARS $595 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 (ARS $127) | ARS $100 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨179 (ARS $92) | ARS $61 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨223 (ARS $115) | ARS $78 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (ARS $70) | ARS $46 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (ARS $35) | ARS $57 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨284 (ARS $147) | ARS $210 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 74% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,226 (ARS $632) | ARS $551 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨472 (ARS $243) | ARS $340 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,791 (ARS $924) | ARS $1,403 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,830 (ARS $944) | ARS $1,048 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨632 (ARS $326) | ARS $150 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨190 (ARS $98) | ARS $71 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (ARS $105) | ARS $94 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,971 (ARS $20,094) | ARS $16,989 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨53 (ARS $27) | ARS $6 | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,893 (ARS $976) | ARS $1,055 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨249 (ARS $128) | ARS $61 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 39,775 prices entered by 5,400 different people.
Cost of living in India is 13% more expensive than in Argentina
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