Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 105% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (ARS $1,504) | ARS $604 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $828) | ARS $427 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.47 (ARS $363) | ARS $145 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (ARS $86) | ARS $65 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.37 (ARS $248) | ARS $138 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (ARS $173) | ARS $83 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $671) | ARS $262 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (ARS $173) | ARS $95 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (ARS $116) | ARS $46 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (ARS $92) | ARS $78 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $712) | ARS $274 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (ARS $170) | ARS $141 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (ARS $90) | ARS $38 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 189% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,228 (ARS $128,558) | ARS $35,097 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €756 (ARS $79,171) | ARS $22,350 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (ARS $11,320) | ARS $4,388 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €754 (ARS $78,907) | ARS $24,929 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €535 (ARS $55,992) | ARS $15,909 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (ARS $8,353) | ARS $3,408 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (ARS $3,099) | ARS $1,406 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (ARS $36,490) | ARS $33,162 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (ARS $9,769) | ARS $13,888 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $730) | ARS $347 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (ARS $1,070) | ARS $253 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 62% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (ARS $8,026) | ARS $3,722 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (ARS $3,231) | ARS $2,223 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (ARS $7,896) | ARS $6,416 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (ARS $8,834) | ARS $5,327 | + 66% | |
| 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 | €23,419 (ARS $2,451,514) | ARS $1,904,200 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (ARS $129) | ARS $65 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (ARS $4,500) | ARS $1,498 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 101% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (ARS $675) | ARS $277 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (ARS $712) | ARS $609 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (ARS $6,045) | ARS $1,138 | + 431% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (ARS $422) | ARS $246 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (ARS $252) | ARS $159 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (ARS $303) | ARS $214 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (ARS $143) | ARS $113 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (ARS $196) | ARS $126 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (ARS $1,520) | ARS $483 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 72% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (ARS $2,994) | ARS $1,264 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (ARS $1,671) | ARS $635 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (ARS $5,074) | ARS $2,146 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (ARS $4,360) | ARS $2,109 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $923) | ARS $403 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (ARS $263) | ARS $157 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.94 (ARS $413) | ARS $149 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (ARS $49,654) | ARS $63,179 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (ARS $25) | ARS $17 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (ARS $4,900) | ARS $1,898 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 (ARS $516) | ARS $163 | + 216% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,138 prices entered by 2,732 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 111% more expensive than in Argentina
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