- Cost of Living
- India
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 14% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 (ARS $154) | ARS $178 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨270 (ARS $107) | ARS $147 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (ARS $57) | ARS $65 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (ARS $20) | ARS $27 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (ARS $28) | ARS $42 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (ARS $18) | ARS $36 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨194 (ARS $77) | ARS $107 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨136 (ARS $54) | ARS $40 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (ARS $10) | ARS $20 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (ARS $47) | ARS $33 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨810 (ARS $321) | ARS $153 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (ARS $32) | ARS $52 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨31 (ARS $12) | ARS $17 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in India is 30% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨31,064 (ARS $12,322) | ARS $18,569 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,972 (ARS $8,319) | ARS $13,269 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,464 (ARS $1,771) | ARS $2,779 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,921 (ARS $9,489) | ARS $14,420 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,759 (ARS $5,854) | ARS $9,361 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,794 (ARS $1,505) | ARS $2,085 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨865 (ARS $343) | ARS $753 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,097 (ARS $13,525) | ARS $11,701 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,514 (ARS $4,170) | ARS $3,671 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨383 (ARS $152) | ARS $204 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨550 (ARS $218) | ARS $115 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in India is 30% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,434 (ARS $966) | ARS $1,801 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,804 (ARS $1,112) | ARS $1,415 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,723 (ARS $1,477) | ARS $2,290 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,926 (ARS $1,161) | ARS $2,481 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in India is 1% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨863,034 (ARS $342,344) | ARS $456,109 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (ARS $30) | ARS $25 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,292 (ARS $512) | ARS $459 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 6% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨116 (ARS $46) | ARS $106 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨284 (ARS $113) | ARS $210 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,377 (ARS $546) | ARS $529 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨242 (ARS $96) | ARS $87 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (ARS $71) | ARS $57 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (ARS $86) | ARS $79 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (ARS $55) | ARS $44 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (ARS $27) | ARS $51 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨274 (ARS $109) | ARS $202 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 8% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,208 (ARS $479) | ARS $519 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨469 (ARS $186) | ARS $321 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,771 (ARS $703) | ARS $1,342 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,827 (ARS $725) | ARS $1,007 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨684 (ARS $271) | ARS $157 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨187 (ARS $74) | ARS $68 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (ARS $82) | ARS $93 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,696 (ARS $15,350) | ARS $16,053 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 (ARS $11) | ARS $5.49 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,888 (ARS $749) | ARS $989 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (ARS $97) | ARS $59 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 39,570 prices entered by 5,546 different people.
Cost of living in India is 13% cheaper than in Argentina
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