Cost of living in Italy compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (ARS $6,233) | ARS $4,536 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $3,502) | ARS $3,001 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.23 (ARS $1,955) | ARS $1,027 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (ARS $538) | ARS $384 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (ARS $1,419) | ARS $987 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.48 (ARS $927) | ARS $653 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $2,442) | ARS $1,472 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (ARS $826) | ARS $647 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (ARS $671) | ARS $421 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (ARS $573) | ARS $466 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $2,713) | ARS $2,067 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (ARS $825) | ARS $745 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (ARS $484) | ARS $271 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 98% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,184 (ARS $442,259) | ARS $220,079 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €817 (ARS $305,261) | ARS $138,696 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (ARS $59,462) | ARS $19,149 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €795 (ARS $297,016) | ARS $148,310 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €666 (ARS $248,824) | ARS $108,186 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (ARS $39,394) | ARS $18,444 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (ARS $8,140) | ARS $4,739 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (ARS $106,499) | ARS $129,668 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (ARS $52,711) | ARS $76,379 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (ARS $2,328) | ARS $1,760 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $4,126) | ARS $1,565 | + 164% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (ARS $26,922) | ARS $27,451 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (ARS $13,705) | ARS $16,082 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (ARS $35,428) | ARS $43,119 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (ARS $40,846) | ARS $38,412 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 55% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,174 (ARS $10,150,594) | ARS $8,086,590 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (ARS $692) | ARS $283 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (ARS $13,819) | ARS $8,420 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 70% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $2,739) | ARS $1,844 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (ARS $4,261) | ARS $3,074 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (ARS $32,090) | ARS $7,795 | + 312% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (ARS $2,019) | ARS $1,910 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (ARS $1,391) | ARS $887 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.27 (ARS $1,223) | ARS $1,370 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.38 (ARS $889) | ARS $819 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (ARS $917) | ARS $713 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (ARS $6,862) | ARS $2,959 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Italy | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (ARS $14,690) | ARS $7,896 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (ARS $6,296) | ARS $3,201 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (ARS $29,385) | ARS $13,874 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (ARS $29,041) | ARS $15,435 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $3,279) | ARS $2,262 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.95 (ARS $729) | ARS $1,391 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (ARS $1,822) | ARS $1,087 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €686 (ARS $256,124) | ARS $393,964 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (ARS $134) | ARS $75 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (ARS $23,320) | ARS $8,937 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (ARS $2,099) | ARS $953 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Argentina
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