Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (ARS $3,384) | ARS $3,422 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $1,752) | ARS $1,768 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (ARS $743) | ARS $617 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (ARS $194) | ARS $232 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.77 (ARS $561) | ARS $437 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 (ARS $401) | ARS $368 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $1,309) | ARS $777 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (ARS $414) | ARS $460 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (ARS $239) | ARS $246 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (ARS $195) | ARS $309 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $1,388) | ARS $1,243 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (ARS $389) | ARS $430 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 (ARS $191) | ARS $152 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 73% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,160 (ARS $234,579) | ARS $140,572 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €793 (ARS $160,450) | ARS $78,154 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (ARS $25,455) | ARS $9,682 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €765 (ARS $154,709) | ARS $95,562 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €556 (ARS $112,492) | ARS $52,045 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (ARS $16,613) | ARS $7,334 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (ARS $5,829) | ARS $2,991 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (ARS $71,940) | ARS $87,318 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (ARS $18,921) | ARS $41,171 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $1,316) | ARS $1,202 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $2,166) | ARS $741 | + 192% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 37% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 (ARS $14,553) | ARS $17,169 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (ARS $6,324) | ARS $11,579 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (ARS $17,331) | ARS $29,273 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (ARS $17,610) | ARS $24,866 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,534 (ARS $4,962,086) | ARS $4,849,410 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (ARS $366) | ARS $197 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (ARS $7,217) | ARS $4,021 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $1,551) | ARS $1,077 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (ARS $1,349) | ARS $1,946 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (ARS $12,631) | ARS $2,858 | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.70 (ARS $748) | ARS $845 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.43 (ARS $492) | ARS $523 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (ARS $596) | ARS $704 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (ARS $329) | ARS $464 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 (ARS $368) | ARS $406 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $4,014) | ARS $1,676 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (ARS $6,645) | ARS $4,395 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (ARS $3,195) | ARS $1,935 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (ARS $10,269) | ARS $5,415 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (ARS $9,023) | ARS $6,765 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $1,938) | ARS $1,457 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (ARS $540) | ARS $832 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.29 (ARS $868) | ARS $626 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €459 (ARS $92,760) | ARS $163,276 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (ARS $41) | ARS $53 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (ARS $9,090) | ARS $6,765 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (ARS $1,027) | ARS $472 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is 24% more expensive than in Argentina
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