Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 9% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨337 (ARS $437) | ARS $733 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨300 (ARS $390) | ARS $529 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 (ARS $190) | ARS $178 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (ARS $68) | ARS $75 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨75 (ARS $98) | ARS $152 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨37 (ARS $48) | ARS $101 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨229 (ARS $298) | ARS $310 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨152 (ARS $197) | ARS $126 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨33 (ARS $42) | ARS $55 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 (ARS $181) | ARS $91 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨711 (ARS $924) | ARS $321 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (ARS $118) | ARS $160 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨36 (ARS $47) | ARS $44 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in India is 9% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨32,237 (ARS $41,896) | ARS $41,156 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,311 (ARS $26,396) | ARS $26,838 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,223 (ARS $5,488) | ARS $4,414 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,934 (ARS $23,308) | ARS $27,627 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,363 (ARS $14,767) | ARS $18,864 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,013 (ARS $5,215) | ARS $3,308 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨678 (ARS $882) | ARS $1,584 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,153 (ARS $37,887) | ARS $39,388 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,619 (ARS $13,800) | ARS $19,189 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨403 (ARS $523) | ARS $389 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨212 (ARS $276) | ARS $275 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in India is 13% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,354 (ARS $3,059) | ARS $4,545 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,471 (ARS $3,211) | ARS $2,868 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,750 (ARS $4,874) | ARS $8,777 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,855 (ARS $3,710) | ARS $6,879 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in India is 13% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨977,787 (ARS $1,270,730) | ARS $2,261,250 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨87 (ARS $113) | ARS $82 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,198 (ARS $1,556) | ARS $1,662 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in India is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨106 (ARS $138) | ARS $360 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨236 (ARS $307) | ARS $666 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨582 (ARS $757) | ARS $1,375 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨364 (ARS $473) | ARS $306 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (ARS $233) | ARS $189 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨264 (ARS $343) | ARS $250 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨166 (ARS $216) | ARS $128 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨78 (ARS $101) | ARS $148 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨251 (ARS $327) | ARS $585 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 24% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,148 (ARS $1,492) | ARS $1,449 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨466 (ARS $606) | ARS $770 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,347 (ARS $1,751) | ARS $2,411 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,525 (ARS $1,982) | ARS $2,441 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨582 (ARS $756) | ARS $426 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (ARS $222) | ARS $199 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨177 (ARS $230) | ARS $186 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨40,739 (ARS $52,944) | ARS $69,111 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.39 (ARS $3.10) | ARS $19 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,451 (ARS $1,886) | ARS $2,312 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨271 (ARS $352) | ARS $200 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 30, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 14% cheaper than in Argentina
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