Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 56% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (ARS $1,776) | ARS $963 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $942) | ARS $656 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (ARS $386) | ARS $223 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (ARS $95) | ARS $93 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.26 (ARS $267) | ARS $169 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.58 (ARS $187) | ARS $126 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $721) | ARS $392 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (ARS $207) | ARS $154 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.06 (ARS $125) | ARS $63 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (ARS $103) | ARS $115 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $726) | ARS $402 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (ARS $202) | ARS $192 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (ARS $97) | ARS $54 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 126% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,173 (ARS $138,410) | ARS $52,161 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €744 (ARS $87,763) | ARS $34,891 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (ARS $12,627) | ARS $4,603 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €687 (ARS $81,147) | ARS $34,755 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €512 (ARS $60,406) | ARS $24,239 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (ARS $8,406) | ARS $3,680 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (ARS $3,504) | ARS $1,763 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (ARS $42,134) | ARS $46,107 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (ARS $10,402) | ARS $23,272 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $791) | ARS $484 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (ARS $1,230) | ARS $328 | + 275% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (ARS $8,709) | ARS $6,009 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (ARS $3,372) | ARS $3,912 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (ARS $9,238) | ARS $12,564 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (ARS $11,071) | ARS $9,316 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 58% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,440 (ARS $2,766,821) | ARS $2,833,910 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (ARS $157) | ARS $94 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (ARS $4,793) | ARS $1,763 | + 172% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 52% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.27 (ARS $622) | ARS $467 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (ARS $738) | ARS $830 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (ARS $6,965) | ARS $1,771 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.01 (ARS $473) | ARS $426 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.29 (ARS $271) | ARS $238 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (ARS $333) | ARS $311 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (ARS $166) | ARS $153 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (ARS $223) | ARS $185 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (ARS $1,829) | ARS $692 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 31% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Spain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (ARS $3,383) | ARS $1,886 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (ARS $1,826) | ARS $976 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (ARS $5,173) | ARS $2,661 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (ARS $4,701) | ARS $2,843 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $1,105) | ARS $528 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (ARS $307) | ARS $248 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.74 (ARS $442) | ARS $228 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €457 (ARS $53,926) | ARS $80,145 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (ARS $21) | ARS $24 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (ARS $5,578) | ARS $2,879 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.95 (ARS $584) | ARS $241 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Spain is 62% more expensive than in Argentina
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