Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in India is 27% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
India | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (ARS $4,282) | ARS $8,530 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (ARS $3,492) | ARS $5,897 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (ARS $1,726) | ARS $1,911 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (ARS $615) | ARS $882 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (ARS $895) | ARS $1,929 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (ARS $488) | ARS $1,061 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (ARS $2,498) | ARS $4,091 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (ARS $1,869) | ARS $1,592 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (ARS $326) | ARS $782 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (ARS $1,592) | ARS $1,079 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (ARS $9,376) | ARS $4,509 | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (ARS $906) | ARS $1,946 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (ARS $403) | ARS $429 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in India is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
India | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (ARS $477,655) | ARS $451,018 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (ARS $274,474) | ARS $318,244 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (ARS $48,043) | ARS $28,854 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (ARS $273,497) | ARS $337,031 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (ARS $153,143) | ARS $199,181 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (ARS $41,790) | ARS $25,370 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (ARS $6,115) | ARS $9,195 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (ARS $307,553) | ARS $252,100 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (ARS $107,984) | ARS $141,734 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (ARS $4,673) | ARS $3,508 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (ARS $6,647) | ARS $2,229 | + 198% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in India is 29% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
India | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (ARS $24,796) | ARS $47,670 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (ARS $29,945) | ARS $30,480 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (ARS $42,251) | ARS $94,860 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (ARS $30,333) | ARS $68,106 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in India is 22% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
India | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (ARS $19,639,407) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (ARS $1,051) | ARS $716 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (ARS $10,923) | ARS $27,160 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in India is 23% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
India | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (ARS $1,436) | ARS $3,587 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (ARS $2,478) | ARS $6,490 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (ARS $9,796) | ARS $10,006 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (ARS $3,971) | ARS $3,430 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (ARS $2,052) | ARS $1,612 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (ARS $3,021) | ARS $3,019 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (ARS $1,598) | ARS $2,188 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (ARS $881) | ARS $1,947 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (ARS $2,826) | ARS $5,524 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in India is 29% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
India | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (ARS $14,917) | ARS $15,397 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (ARS $7,069) | ARS $6,367 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (ARS $16,320) | ARS $18,459 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (ARS $21,846) | ARS $22,802 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (ARS $6,424) | ARS $4,696 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (ARS $1,968) | ARS $2,399 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨188 (ARS $1,937) | ARS $2,204 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (ARS $487,069) | ARS $441,836 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (ARS $17) | ARS $200 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (ARS $16,561) | ARS $21,782 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (ARS $2,971) | ARS $2,480 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,323 prices entered by 1,807 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 22% cheaper than in Argentina
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