- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 60% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $373) | ARS $178 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $234) | ARS $147 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (ARS $115) | ARS $65 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (ARS $28) | ARS $27 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (ARS $81) | ARS $43 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 (ARS $56) | ARS $36 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (ARS $183) | ARS $106 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.74 (ARS $56) | ARS $40 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (ARS $36) | ARS $20 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (ARS $26) | ARS $33 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $205) | ARS $155 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (ARS $49) | ARS $53 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (ARS $30) | ARS $17 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 84% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,281 (ARS $41,363) | ARS $18,657 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (ARS $28,470) | ARS $13,347 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (ARS $4,577) | ARS $2,797 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €828 (ARS $26,739) | ARS $14,714 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €599 (ARS $19,355) | ARS $9,594 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (ARS $3,080) | ARS $1,756 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (ARS $994) | ARS $755 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (ARS $12,475) | ARS $11,832 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (ARS $2,734) | ARS $3,722 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $234) | ARS $206 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $342) | ARS $117 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 11% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (ARS $2,477) | ARS $1,817 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (ARS $967) | ARS $1,438 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (ARS $2,598) | ARS $2,298 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (ARS $3,048) | ARS $2,491 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 105% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,632 (ARS $634,026) | ARS $457,332 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (ARS $39) | ARS $25 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (ARS $1,593) | ARS $464 | + 243% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 67% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (ARS $200) | ARS $110 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.16 (ARS $167) | ARS $210 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (ARS $1,735) | ARS $529 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.41 (ARS $142) | ARS $92 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (ARS $88) | ARS $57 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (ARS $94) | ARS $78 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 (ARS $42) | ARS $45 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (ARS $55) | ARS $52 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (ARS $415) | ARS $202 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (ARS $996) | ARS $522 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (ARS $543) | ARS $319 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (ARS $2,425) | ARS $1,350 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (ARS $1,545) | ARS $1,003 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $281) | ARS $156 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.13 (ARS $69) | ARS $68 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (ARS $140) | ARS $94 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (ARS $14,942) | ARS $16,316 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (ARS $7) | ARS $5.26 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (ARS $1,429) | ARS $995 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (ARS $164) | ARS $59 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 67% more expensive than in Argentina
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