Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Spain is 57% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (ARS $15,857) | ARS $8,530 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $8,432) | ARS $5,897 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (ARS $3,518) | ARS $1,911 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (ARS $972) | ARS $882 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (ARS $2,781) | ARS $1,929 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (ARS $2,079) | ARS $1,061 | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $6,500) | ARS $4,091 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (ARS $1,998) | ARS $1,592 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (ARS $1,298) | ARS $782 | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (ARS $1,033) | ARS $1,079 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $6,303) | ARS $4,509 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (ARS $1,900) | ARS $1,946 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (ARS $999) | ARS $429 | + 133% | |
Housing | + 172% | |||
Housing in Spain is 172% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (ARS $1,307,767) | ARS $451,018 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 (ARS $885,499) | ARS $318,244 | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (ARS $109,021) | ARS $28,854 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 (ARS $844,884) | ARS $337,031 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (ARS $618,974) | ARS $199,181 | + 211% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (ARS $74,505) | ARS $25,370 | + 194% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (ARS $25,251) | ARS $9,195 | + 175% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (ARS $291,427) | ARS $252,100 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (ARS $85,229) | ARS $141,734 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $6,735) | ARS $3,508 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $10,399) | ARS $2,229 | + 367% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (ARS $67,347) | ARS $47,670 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (ARS $28,666) | ARS $30,480 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (ARS $75,907) | ARS $94,860 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (ARS $79,599) | ARS $68,106 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 29% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (ARS $25,900,970) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (ARS $1,477) | ARS $716 | + 106% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (ARS $28,650) | ARS $27,160 | + 5% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 67% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $7,726) | ARS $3,587 | + 115% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (ARS $6,372) | ARS $6,490 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (ARS $57,002) | ARS $10,006 | + 470% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (ARS $3,568) | ARS $3,430 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (ARS $2,726) | ARS $1,612 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (ARS $2,793) | ARS $3,019 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (ARS $1,868) | ARS $2,188 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (ARS $1,782) | ARS $1,947 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (ARS $15,678) | ARS $5,524 | + 184% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (ARS $31,397) | ARS $15,397 | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (ARS $15,143) | ARS $6,367 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (ARS $48,815) | ARS $18,459 | + 164% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (ARS $45,971) | ARS $22,802 | + 102% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $9,489) | ARS $4,696 | + 102% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (ARS $2,486) | ARS $2,399 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (ARS $4,110) | ARS $2,204 | + 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (ARS $475,460) | ARS $441,836 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (ARS $181) | ARS $200 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (ARS $45,149) | ARS $21,782 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (ARS $4,833) | ARS $2,480 | + 95% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,321 prices entered by 1,806 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 64% more expensive than in Argentina
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