- Cost of Living
- India
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 1% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (ARS $209) | ARS $201 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨266 (ARS $133) | ARS $162 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨142 (ARS $71) | ARS $69 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (ARS $26) | ARS $28 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨72 (ARS $36) | ARS $49 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (ARS $20) | ARS $37 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨201 (ARS $101) | ARS $109 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨139 (ARS $69) | ARS $41 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (ARS $12) | ARS $22 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (ARS $61) | ARS $38 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨839 (ARS $420) | ARS $172 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (ARS $41) | ARS $58 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (ARS $16) | ARS $19 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in India is 20% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,899 (ARS $15,462) | ARS $20,548 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,222 (ARS $10,619) | ARS $13,924 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,411 (ARS $2,207) | ARS $3,619 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,359 (ARS $12,689) | ARS $15,470 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨15,654 (ARS $7,833) | ARS $10,492 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,891 (ARS $1,947) | ARS $2,714 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨844 (ARS $422) | ARS $809 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨33,586 (ARS $16,806) | ARS $12,110 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,549 (ARS $5,278) | ARS $4,493 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨382 (ARS $191) | ARS $216 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨545 (ARS $273) | ARS $127 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in India is 18% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,402 (ARS $1,202) | ARS $1,803 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,708 (ARS $1,355) | ARS $1,513 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,721 (ARS $1,862) | ARS $2,471 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,923 (ARS $1,463) | ARS $2,525 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in India is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨877,426 (ARS $439,054) | ARS $519,871 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (ARS $39) | ARS $29 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,324 (ARS $662) | ARS $591 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨136 (ARS $68) | ARS $138 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨283 (ARS $142) | ARS $211 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,544 (ARS $772) | ARS $566 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨255 (ARS $128) | ARS $97 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (ARS $88) | ARS $63 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨228 (ARS $114) | ARS $81 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨132 (ARS $66) | ARS $50 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (ARS $35) | ARS $57 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (ARS $139) | ARS $213 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,196 (ARS $598) | ARS $559 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨470 (ARS $235) | ARS $347 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,987 (ARS $994) | ARS $1,622 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,802 (ARS $902) | ARS $1,082 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨643 (ARS $322) | ARS $156 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨195 (ARS $98) | ARS $73 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (ARS $103) | ARS $96 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,465 (ARS $19,248) | ARS $18,601 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨58 (ARS $29) | ARS $7 | + 315% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,864 (ARS $933) | ARS $1,089 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨248 (ARS $124) | ARS $64 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 7% more expensive than in Argentina
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