Cost of living in Italy compared to Argentina
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Italy is 85% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (ARS $15,631) | ARS $8,530 | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (ARS $9,414) | ARS $5,897 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (ARS $5,118) | ARS $1,911 | + 168% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (ARS $1,369) | ARS $882 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (ARS $3,437) | ARS $1,929 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (ARS $2,809) | ARS $1,061 | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $6,826) | ARS $4,091 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (ARS $2,104) | ARS $1,592 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (ARS $1,621) | ARS $782 | + 107% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (ARS $1,445) | ARS $1,079 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $6,088) | ARS $4,509 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (ARS $2,131) | ARS $1,946 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (ARS $1,615) | ARS $429 | + 276% | |
Housing | + 247% | |||
Housing in Italy is 247% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (ARS $1,795,080) | ARS $451,018 | + 298% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (ARS $1,177,728) | ARS $318,244 | + 270% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (ARS $183,336) | ARS $28,854 | + 535% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (ARS $1,089,381) | ARS $337,031 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (ARS $738,170) | ARS $199,181 | + 271% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (ARS $120,613) | ARS $25,370 | + 375% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (ARS $24,509) | ARS $9,195 | + 167% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (ARS $310,254) | ARS $252,100 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (ARS $121,888) | ARS $141,734 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $6,614) | ARS $3,508 | + 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $10,028) | ARS $2,229 | + 350% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (ARS $71,586) | ARS $47,670 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (ARS $31,431) | ARS $30,480 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (ARS $83,037) | ARS $94,860 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (ARS $108,864) | ARS $68,106 | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (ARS $28,616,997) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (ARS $1,709) | ARS $716 | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (ARS $34,224) | ARS $27,160 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | + 143% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 143% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (ARS $9,321) | ARS $3,587 | + 160% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (ARS $8,928) | ARS $6,490 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (ARS $97,620) | ARS $10,006 | + 876% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (ARS $5,901) | ARS $3,430 | + 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (ARS $3,891) | ARS $1,612 | + 141% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (ARS $3,253) | ARS $3,019 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (ARS $3,111) | ARS $2,188 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (ARS $2,689) | ARS $1,947 | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $18,373) | ARS $5,524 | + 233% | |
Entertainment | + 102% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 102% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (ARS $36,507) | ARS $15,397 | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (ARS $17,874) | ARS $6,367 | + 181% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (ARS $72,194) | ARS $18,459 | + 291% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (ARS $69,208) | ARS $22,802 | + 204% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $8,879) | ARS $4,696 | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (ARS $1,677) | ARS $2,399 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (ARS $4,999) | ARS $2,204 | + 127% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (ARS $768,983) | ARS $441,836 | + 74% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (ARS $319) | ARS $200 | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (ARS $51,684) | ARS $21,782 | + 137% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (ARS $5,568) | ARS $2,480 | + 125% | |
TOTAL | + 104% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,422 prices entered by 969 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 104% more expensive than in Argentina
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