- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $536) | ARS $191 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $336) | ARS $154 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (ARS $163) | ARS $68 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (ARS $41) | ARS $28 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.50 (ARS $116) | ARS $46 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 (ARS $80) | ARS $37 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 (ARS $263) | ARS $106 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (ARS $82) | ARS $41 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.07 (ARS $50) | ARS $21 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (ARS $39) | ARS $36 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $286) | ARS $159 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.53 (ARS $71) | ARS $54 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 (ARS $43) | ARS $18 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 144% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,271 (ARS $59,016) | ARS $19,857 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €881 (ARS $40,926) | ARS $13,587 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (ARS $6,179) | ARS $3,276 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €830 (ARS $38,559) | ARS $15,026 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €618 (ARS $28,694) | ARS $10,018 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (ARS $4,388) | ARS $2,620 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (ARS $1,393) | ARS $795 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €369 (ARS $17,124) | ARS $12,078 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (ARS $3,774) | ARS $3,950 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $339) | ARS $207 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $495) | ARS $135 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (ARS $3,458) | ARS $1,760 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (ARS $1,344) | ARS $1,482 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (ARS $3,690) | ARS $2,388 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (ARS $4,325) | ARS $2,460 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 154% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,440 (ARS $902,862) | ARS $488,667 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 (ARS $57) | ARS $26 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (ARS $2,261) | ARS $566 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 123% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $304) | ARS $135 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.66 (ARS $217) | ARS $203 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (ARS $2,511) | ARS $595 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.57 (ARS $212) | ARS $100 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (ARS $122) | ARS $61 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (ARS $131) | ARS $78 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (ARS $58) | ARS $46 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (ARS $75) | ARS $57 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (ARS $590) | ARS $210 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 92% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (ARS $1,421) | ARS $548 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (ARS $780) | ARS $340 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (ARS $3,301) | ARS $1,403 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (ARS $2,180) | ARS $1,051 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (ARS $389) | ARS $150 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.10 (ARS $98) | ARS $70 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (ARS $194) | ARS $94 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €464 (ARS $21,551) | ARS $16,754 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (ARS $9) | ARS $6 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (ARS $2,032) | ARS $1,041 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (ARS $236) | ARS $61 | + 285% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,763 prices entered by 1,931 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 120% more expensive than in Argentina
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