- Cost of Living
- India
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 37% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨371 (ARS $99) | ARS $157 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨263 (ARS $70) | ARS $132 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (ARS $37) | ARS $51 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (ARS $13) | ARS $23 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨69 (ARS $18) | ARS $41 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨31 (ARS $8) | ARS $33 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨189 (ARS $50) | ARS $107 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (ARS $37) | ARS $37 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (ARS $6) | ARS $18 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨112 (ARS $30) | ARS $27 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨804 (ARS $214) | ARS $115 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨77 (ARS $20) | ARS $46 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨29 (ARS $8) | ARS $15 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in India is 51% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,086 (ARS $7,216) | ARS $15,428 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨17,168 (ARS $4,574) | ARS $11,526 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,797 (ARS $1,278) | ARS $1,859 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,250 (ARS $5,129) | ARS $11,658 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,676 (ARS $3,377) | ARS $7,874 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (ARS $1,037) | ARS $1,503 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨996 (ARS $265) | ARS $649 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,706 (ARS $9,513) | ARS $12,803 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,107 (ARS $2,959) | ARS $3,675 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨357 (ARS $95) | ARS $179 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨217 (ARS $58) | ARS $96 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in India is 50% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,432 (ARS $648) | ARS $1,713 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,635 (ARS $702) | ARS $1,195 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,725 (ARS $992) | ARS $2,109 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,922 (ARS $779) | ARS $2,494 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in India is 27% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨854,833 (ARS $227,746) | ARS $416,917 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (ARS $19) | ARS $20 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (ARS $283) | ARS $386 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 44% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨104 (ARS $28) | ARS $93 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨200 (ARS $53) | ARS $168 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨447 (ARS $119) | ARS $453 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨238 (ARS $63) | ARS $68 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨186 (ARS $50) | ARS $56 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨209 (ARS $56) | ARS $76 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨128 (ARS $34) | ARS $41 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (ARS $19) | ARS $44 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨213 (ARS $57) | ARS $172 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 38% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,036 (ARS $276) | ARS $478 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨443 (ARS $118) | ARS $253 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨875 (ARS $233) | ARS $1,043 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,824 (ARS $486) | ARS $887 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨717 (ARS $191) | ARS $139 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 (ARS $50) | ARS $60 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨220 (ARS $59) | ARS $80 | - 27% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨38,901 (ARS $10,364) | ARS $13,682 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.23 (ARS $1.13) | ARS $3.36 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,920 (ARS $512) | ARS $819 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨221 (ARS $59) | ARS $52 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 41% cheaper than in Argentina
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