Cost of living in Spain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 99% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (ARS $1,532) | ARS $636 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $844) | ARS $456 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.36 (ARS $362) | ARS $152 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 (ARS $88) | ARS $67 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 (ARS $251) | ARS $144 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.62 (ARS $174) | ARS $87 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $667) | ARS $275 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (ARS $178) | ARS $104 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (ARS $121) | ARS $50 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (ARS $95) | ARS $80 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $715) | ARS $283 | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (ARS $174) | ARS $145 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (ARS $92) | ARS $39 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 182% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,211 (ARS $130,464) | ARS $36,834 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €770 (ARS $82,975) | ARS $24,000 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (ARS $11,482) | ARS $4,447 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €748 (ARS $80,607) | ARS $25,646 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (ARS $57,993) | ARS $16,384 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (ARS $8,438) | ARS $3,516 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (ARS $3,093) | ARS $1,429 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (ARS $37,386) | ARS $35,705 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (ARS $9,882) | ARS $15,238 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (ARS $745) | ARS $348 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (ARS $1,090) | ARS $262 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 51% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (ARS $8,124) | ARS $3,846 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (ARS $3,239) | ARS $2,441 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (ARS $8,194) | ARS $6,942 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (ARS $9,189) | ARS $5,768 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 86% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,301 (ARS $2,510,478) | ARS $2,014,020 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (ARS $131) | ARS $69 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (ARS $4,621) | ARS $1,568 | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 98% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.84 (ARS $630) | ARS $293 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (ARS $675) | ARS $620 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (ARS $6,359) | ARS $1,157 | + 450% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 (ARS $448) | ARS $261 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.37 (ARS $255) | ARS $164 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (ARS $308) | ARS $221 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (ARS $144) | ARS $114 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (ARS $207) | ARS $129 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (ARS $1,535) | ARS $504 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 64% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (ARS $3,083) | ARS $1,307 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (ARS $1,703) | ARS $679 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (ARS $5,014) | ARS $2,202 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (ARS $4,354) | ARS $2,209 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $966) | ARS $405 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (ARS $277) | ARS $169 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.88 (ARS $418) | ARS $155 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €472 (ARS $50,841) | ARS $67,159 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (ARS $24) | ARS $18 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (ARS $5,098) | ARS $2,004 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.91 (ARS $529) | ARS $174 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 104% more expensive than in Argentina
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