Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨386 (ARS $372) | ARS $459 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨281 (ARS $271) | ARS $333 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (ARS $132) | ARS $125 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (ARS $49) | ARS $58 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (ARS $68) | ARS $109 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (ARS $33) | ARS $64 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨223 (ARS $215) | ARS $245 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (ARS $131) | ARS $72 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨28 (ARS $27) | ARS $38 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨127 (ARS $123) | ARS $67 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨781 (ARS $753) | ARS $244 | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨85 (ARS $82) | ARS $120 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (ARS $34) | ARS $36 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in India is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨33,346 (ARS $32,138) | ARS $30,006 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,309 (ARS $19,573) | ARS $19,910 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,413 (ARS $4,253) | ARS $3,953 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,187 (ARS $20,419) | ARS $20,545 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,700 (ARS $13,204) | ARS $14,310 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,292 (ARS $3,173) | ARS $3,021 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨723 (ARS $697) | ARS $1,267 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,354 (ARS $28,291) | ARS $24,694 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,470 (ARS $10,091) | ARS $9,930 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 (ARS $366) | ARS $316 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨353 (ARS $340) | ARS $203 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in India is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,339 (ARS $2,254) | ARS $3,017 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,636 (ARS $2,541) | ARS $2,022 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,759 (ARS $3,623) | ARS $4,784 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,702 (ARS $2,604) | ARS $4,323 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in India is 15% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨912,229 (ARS $879,197) | ARS $1,419,310 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (ARS $73) | ARS $57 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,169 (ARS $1,126) | ARS $1,333 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 11% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨95 (ARS $92) | ARS $246 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨197 (ARS $190) | ARS $544 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨914 (ARS $881) | ARS $964 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨249 (ARS $240) | ARS $234 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (ARS $161) | ARS $133 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (ARS $244) | ARS $196 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (ARS $136) | ARS $100 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨66 (ARS $64) | ARS $113 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (ARS $223) | ARS $418 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 22% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,182 (ARS $1,140) | ARS $1,059 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨487 (ARS $469) | ARS $584 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,665 (ARS $1,605) | ARS $1,840 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,939 (ARS $1,868) | ARS $1,722 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨662 (ARS $638) | ARS $337 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨214 (ARS $207) | ARS $137 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨204 (ARS $196) | ARS $130 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨33,395 (ARS $32,185) | ARS $48,276 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.10 (ARS $2.02) | ARS $14 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,757 (ARS $1,693) | ARS $1,729 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (ARS $254) | ARS $133 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,494 prices entered by 3,650 different people.
Cost of living in India is 10% cheaper than in Argentina
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