Cost of living in India compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 52% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨374 (ARS $851) | ARS $3,449 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨336 (ARS $766) | ARS $1,724 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (ARS $392) | ARS $601 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (ARS $125) | ARS $227 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (ARS $204) | ARS $432 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨44 (ARS $101) | ARS $370 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨236 (ARS $538) | ARS $796 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (ARS $369) | ARS $469 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (ARS $72) | ARS $245 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨158 (ARS $359) | ARS $298 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨769 (ARS $1,752) | ARS $1,236 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (ARS $199) | ARS $426 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (ARS $89) | ARS $152 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in India is 26% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,976 (ARS $107,012) | ARS $141,432 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,959 (ARS $61,413) | ARS $78,511 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,564 (ARS $12,675) | ARS $10,033 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,930 (ARS $56,790) | ARS $96,470 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,320 (ARS $32,621) | ARS $48,242 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,294 (ARS $12,060) | ARS $8,348 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨659 (ARS $1,501) | ARS $2,992 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,641 (ARS $67,523) | ARS $88,622 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,041 (ARS $27,430) | ARS $40,569 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨548 (ARS $1,249) | ARS $1,168 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨442 (ARS $1,008) | ARS $777 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in India is 59% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,594 (ARS $5,910) | ARS $16,841 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,556 (ARS $5,823) | ARS $12,030 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,248 (ARS $9,678) | ARS $29,821 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,070 (ARS $6,993) | ARS $25,715 | - 73% | |
| 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 | ₨1,062,730 (ARS $2,420,906) | ARS $4,810,320 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (ARS $247) | ARS $193 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,165 (ARS $2,655) | ARS $3,358 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 36% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨126 (ARS $288) | ARS $1,192 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨247 (ARS $563) | ARS $2,130 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,330 (ARS $3,031) | ARS $2,967 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨392 (ARS $893) | ARS $845 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨206 (ARS $468) | ARS $523 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨267 (ARS $607) | ARS $714 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (ARS $404) | ARS $458 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨88 (ARS $201) | ARS $411 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨306 (ARS $697) | ARS $1,722 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 47% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| India | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,485 (ARS $3,384) | ARS $4,294 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨647 (ARS $1,474) | ARS $1,910 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,500 (ARS $3,416) | ARS $5,415 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,809 (ARS $4,120) | ARS $6,821 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨641 (ARS $1,461) | ARS $1,353 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨204 (ARS $466) | ARS $812 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (ARS $408) | ARS $607 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,498 (ARS $108,201) | ARS $164,847 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.06 (ARS $2.42) | ARS $53 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,773 (ARS $4,039) | ARS $6,769 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨236 (ARS $537) | ARS $472 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 40% cheaper than in Argentina
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