- 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 $497) | ARS $214 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $312) | ARS $171 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (ARS $149) | ARS $72 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (ARS $38) | ARS $30 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.46 (ARS $105) | ARS $52 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (ARS $74) | ARS $39 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.55 (ARS $237) | ARS $110 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.81 (ARS $77) | ARS $42 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (ARS $46) | ARS $23 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (ARS $36) | ARS $39 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $265) | ARS $176 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (ARS $67) | ARS $61 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (ARS $41) | ARS $21 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 112% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,295 (ARS $55,338) | ARS $20,960 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €910 (ARS $38,871) | ARS $14,246 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (ARS $5,553) | ARS $3,674 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €854 (ARS $36,492) | ARS $15,449 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €643 (ARS $27,459) | ARS $10,759 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (ARS $3,919) | ARS $2,774 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (ARS $1,242) | ARS $820 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €366 (ARS $15,652) | ARS $12,199 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (ARS $3,516) | ARS $4,821 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $293) | ARS $220 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $455) | ARS $133 | + 241% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €75 (ARS $3,212) | ARS $1,925 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (ARS $1,230) | ARS $1,626 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (ARS $3,466) | ARS $2,503 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (ARS $4,034) | ARS $2,547 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 111% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,323 (ARS $825,458) | ARS $565,288 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (ARS $54) | ARS $31 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (ARS $2,084) | ARS $626 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 86% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (ARS $256) | ARS $152 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (ARS $214) | ARS $219 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (ARS $2,359) | ARS $607 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (ARS $202) | ARS $97 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 (ARS $113) | ARS $66 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (ARS $121) | ARS $86 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (ARS $59) | ARS $52 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (ARS $72) | ARS $60 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (ARS $559) | ARS $228 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 55% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (ARS $1,332) | ARS $590 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (ARS $723) | ARS $354 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (ARS $3,007) | ARS $1,724 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (ARS $1,959) | ARS $1,125 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (ARS $351) | ARS $161 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.15 (ARS $92) | ARS $75 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.14 (ARS $177) | ARS $100 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €448 (ARS $19,149) | ARS $20,119 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (ARS $8) | ARS $7 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (ARS $1,872) | ARS $1,123 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.12 (ARS $219) | ARS $66 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,708 prices entered by 1,908 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 85% more expensive than in Argentina
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