Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 80% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (ARS $870) | ARS $369 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $493) | ARS $280 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (ARS $214) | ARS $107 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (ARS $55) | ARS $51 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 (ARS $161) | ARS $86 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (ARS $109) | ARS $55 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $409) | ARS $208 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 (ARS $111) | ARS $63 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (ARS $69) | ARS $30 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (ARS $56) | ARS $58 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $423) | ARS $211 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (ARS $105) | ARS $100 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (ARS $55) | ARS $31 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 146% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,276 (ARS $84,524) | ARS $26,882 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €829 (ARS $54,915) | ARS $17,416 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €116 (ARS $7,653) | ARS $3,861 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €764 (ARS $50,607) | ARS $18,927 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €552 (ARS $36,558) | ARS $12,771 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (ARS $5,359) | ARS $2,941 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (ARS $1,969) | ARS $1,181 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €377 (ARS $24,990) | ARS $19,385 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (ARS $5,978) | ARS $7,565 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $457) | ARS $290 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $703) | ARS $185 | + 279% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (ARS $5,328) | ARS $2,698 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (ARS $2,014) | ARS $1,915 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (ARS $5,286) | ARS $3,960 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (ARS $5,875) | ARS $3,852 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 91% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,722 (ARS $1,439,263) | ARS $947,275 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (ARS $88) | ARS $51 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (ARS $2,999) | ARS $1,135 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 78% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $451) | ARS $236 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (ARS $574) | ARS $431 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (ARS $4,141) | ARS $959 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (ARS $274) | ARS $201 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (ARS $174) | ARS $113 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (ARS $183) | ARS $167 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (ARS $100) | ARS $88 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (ARS $112) | ARS $97 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (ARS $910) | ARS $366 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 61% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (ARS $2,062) | ARS $842 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (ARS $1,047) | ARS $507 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (ARS $3,437) | ARS $1,908 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (ARS $2,939) | ARS $1,477 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $597) | ARS $262 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.32 (ARS $153) | ARS $120 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (ARS $266) | ARS $124 | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 (ARS $28,278) | ARS $33,797 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (ARS $12) | ARS $11 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (ARS $3,103) | ARS $1,585 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (ARS $329) | ARS $110 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,658 prices entered by 2,861 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 91% more expensive than in Argentina
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