- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 83% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $469) | ARS $201 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $295) | ARS $162 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.53 (ARS $143) | ARS $69 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (ARS $36) | ARS $28 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (ARS $100) | ARS $49 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (ARS $70) | ARS $37 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (ARS $226) | ARS $108 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (ARS $72) | ARS $41 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (ARS $43) | ARS $22 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.82 (ARS $33) | ARS $38 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $251) | ARS $170 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.56 (ARS $63) | ARS $57 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (ARS $38) | ARS $19 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 106% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,285 (ARS $52,157) | ARS $20,485 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €890 (ARS $36,118) | ARS $13,810 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (ARS $5,321) | ARS $3,616 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €839 (ARS $34,059) | ARS $15,461 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €627 (ARS $25,446) | ARS $10,512 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (ARS $3,788) | ARS $2,761 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (ARS $1,257) | ARS $803 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (ARS $14,767) | ARS $12,141 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (ARS $3,231) | ARS $4,446 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $281) | ARS $217 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $436) | ARS $129 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (ARS $2,986) | ARS $1,800 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (ARS $1,166) | ARS $1,473 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (ARS $3,237) | ARS $2,468 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (ARS $3,836) | ARS $2,511 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 116% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,621 (ARS $796,556) | ARS $515,815 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (ARS $51) | ARS $29 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (ARS $1,974) | ARS $588 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 95% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (ARS $263) | ARS $137 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.58 (ARS $186) | ARS $202 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (ARS $2,264) | ARS $562 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.44 (ARS $180) | ARS $94 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (ARS $102) | ARS $62 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 (ARS $116) | ARS $80 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.27 (ARS $52) | ARS $50 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (ARS $64) | ARS $56 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (ARS $531) | ARS $212 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 55% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (ARS $1,238) | ARS $552 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (ARS $685) | ARS $346 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (ARS $2,769) | ARS $1,622 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (ARS $1,855) | ARS $1,071 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (ARS $336) | ARS $154 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (ARS $85) | ARS $73 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.20 (ARS $170) | ARS $95 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (ARS $19,077) | ARS $18,366 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (ARS $8) | ARS $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (ARS $1,785) | ARS $1,077 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.10 (ARS $207) | ARS $64 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,962 prices entered by 1,937 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 85% more expensive than in Argentina
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