- Cost of Living
- India
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 0% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨393 (ARS $208) | ARS $213 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨260 (ARS $138) | ARS $172 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨143 (ARS $75) | ARS $72 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (ARS $27) | ARS $30 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨71 (ARS $38) | ARS $52 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (ARS $20) | ARS $39 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (ARS $106) | ARS $110 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨138 (ARS $73) | ARS $42 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨25 (ARS $13) | ARS $23 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨122 (ARS $64) | ARS $39 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨836 (ARS $442) | ARS $178 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨82 (ARS $43) | ARS $61 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (ARS $17) | ARS $21 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in India is 19% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,680 (ARS $16,216) | ARS $21,028 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,587 (ARS $10,882) | ARS $14,246 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,524 (ARS $2,391) | ARS $3,677 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,331 (ARS $12,861) | ARS $15,449 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,863 (ARS $7,856) | ARS $10,789 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,576 (ARS $1,890) | ARS $2,774 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨802 (ARS $424) | ARS $828 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,012 (ARS $17,978) | ARS $12,150 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,471 (ARS $5,535) | ARS $4,821 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨395 (ARS $209) | ARS $220 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨571 (ARS $302) | ARS $133 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in India is 18% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,438 (ARS $1,289) | ARS $1,920 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,726 (ARS $1,441) | ARS $1,626 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,784 (ARS $2,000) | ARS $2,498 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,944 (ARS $1,556) | ARS $2,551 | - 39% | |
| 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 | ₨883,012 (ARS $466,731) | ARS $565,288 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (ARS $41) | ARS $31 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,367 (ARS $722) | ARS $626 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 7% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨128 (ARS $68) | ARS $152 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨274 (ARS $145) | ARS $219 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,317 (ARS $696) | ARS $599 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨252 (ARS $133) | ARS $97 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨177 (ARS $94) | ARS $66 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨226 (ARS $120) | ARS $86 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨131 (ARS $69) | ARS $52 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (ARS $38) | ARS $60 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨273 (ARS $144) | ARS $229 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 81% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,199 (ARS $634) | ARS $590 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨473 (ARS $250) | ARS $354 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,900 (ARS $1,004) | ARS $1,724 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,984 (ARS $1,049) | ARS $1,125 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (ARS $314) | ARS $162 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 (ARS $119) | ARS $75 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨206 (ARS $109) | ARS $100 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨38,165 (ARS $20,173) | ARS $20,119 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨65 (ARS $34) | ARS $7 | + 383% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,868 (ARS $987) | ARS $1,119 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨256 (ARS $136) | ARS $66 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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INR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 37,430 prices entered by 5,049 different people.
Cost of living in India is 10% more expensive than in Argentina
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