Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 7% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (ARS $21,003) | ARS $22,738 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (ARS $12,337) | ARS $13,638 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 (ARS $4,555) | ARS $4,091 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (ARS $1,206) | ARS $1,582 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (ARS $3,568) | ARS $3,651 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (ARS $2,418) | ARS $2,831 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $8,381) | ARS $6,165 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (ARS $2,365) | ARS $2,557 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (ARS $1,830) | ARS $1,486 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (ARS $1,341) | ARS $1,925 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $8,163) | ARS $7,911 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (ARS $2,434) | ARS $3,428 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (ARS $1,203) | ARS $1,013 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 68% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,495 (ARS $1,742,797) | ARS $955,232 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,015 (ARS $1,183,090) | ARS $574,332 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (ARS $132,072) | ARS $96,376 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €970 (ARS $1,130,557) | ARS $632,356 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (ARS $811,596) | ARS $445,164 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (ARS $90,775) | ARS $65,642 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (ARS $30,409) | ARS $20,253 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (ARS $395,247) | ARS $420,063 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (ARS $117,042) | ARS $229,657 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $8,725) | ARS $8,933 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (ARS $14,263) | ARS $6,202 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 28% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (ARS $95,541) | ARS $106,752 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (ARS $42,191) | ARS $71,625 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (ARS $102,242) | ARS $150,565 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (ARS $110,928) | ARS $135,557 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,505 (ARS $30,892,851) | ARS $30,699,800 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (ARS $1,802) | ARS $1,244 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (ARS $33,472) | ARS $39,481 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 6% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $9,766) | ARS $8,571 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (ARS $9,023) | ARS $16,032 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (ARS $64,696) | ARS $28,332 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 (ARS $5,094) | ARS $7,499 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (ARS $3,191) | ARS $3,876 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (ARS $3,868) | ARS $5,751 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (ARS $2,337) | ARS $3,530 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (ARS $2,384) | ARS $3,574 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (ARS $20,496) | ARS $16,479 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (ARS $43,719) | ARS $36,729 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (ARS $19,124) | ARS $25,112 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (ARS $56,980) | ARS $60,924 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (ARS $60,462) | ARS $73,218 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $12,236) | ARS $11,460 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (ARS $3,525) | ARS $5,649 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.81 (ARS $5,612) | ARS $4,152 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (ARS $599,776) | ARS $1,099,490 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (ARS $273) | ARS $447 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (ARS $63,819) | ARS $35,340 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (ARS $6,496) | ARS $4,180 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,837 prices entered by 1,391 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 6% more expensive than in Argentina
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