Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Argentina
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Food | + 212% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 212% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Switzerland | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (ARS $25,591) | ARS $8,530 | + 200% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (ARS $15,252) | ARS $5,897 | + 159% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (ARS $10,352) | ARS $1,911 | + 442% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.81 (ARS $1,741) | ARS $882 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (ARS $8,127) | ARS $1,929 | + 321% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.50 (ARS $4,326) | ARS $1,061 | + 308% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (ARS $9,767) | ARS $4,091 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (ARS $4,163) | ARS $1,592 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.27 (ARS $2,179) | ARS $782 | + 179% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.33 (ARS $2,237) | ARS $1,079 | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (ARS $12,174) | ARS $4,509 | + 170% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.87 (ARS $2,762) | ARS $1,946 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.35 (ARS $2,259) | ARS $429 | + 427% | |
Housing | + 561% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 561% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Switzerland | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,527 (ARS $3,390,802) | ARS $451,018 | + 652% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,866 (ARS $2,755,463) | ARS $318,244 | + 766% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (ARS $197,188) | ARS $28,854 | + 583% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,179 (ARS $2,094,428) | ARS $337,031 | + 521% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,557 (ARS $1,496,851) | ARS $199,181 | + 652% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (ARS $90,365) | ARS $25,370 | + 256% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (ARS $51,345) | ARS $9,195 | + 458% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 305 (ARS $293,531) | ARS $252,100 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (ARS $111,356) | ARS $141,734 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (ARS $16,315) | ARS $3,508 | + 365% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (ARS $28,659) | ARS $2,229 | + 1186% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 97% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Switzerland | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (ARS $106,860) | ARS $47,670 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (ARS $61,161) | ARS $30,480 | + 101% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (ARS $113,816) | ARS $94,860 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (ARS $177,284) | ARS $68,106 | + 160% | |
Transportation | + 140% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 140% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Switzerland | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 36,492 (ARS $35,081,236) | ARS $17,137,900 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (ARS $1,769) | ARS $716 | + 147% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (ARS $75,427) | ARS $27,160 | + 178% | |
Personal Care | + 349% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 349% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Switzerland | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (ARS $12,018) | ARS $3,587 | + 235% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (ARS $25,339) | ARS $6,490 | + 290% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 211 (ARS $202,869) | ARS $10,006 | + 1927% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 (ARS $5,709) | ARS $3,430 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.15 (ARS $3,988) | ARS $1,612 | + 147% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (ARS $6,581) | ARS $3,019 | + 118% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.35 (ARS $4,183) | ARS $2,188 | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.98 (ARS $4,783) | ARS $1,947 | + 146% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 58 (ARS $56,077) | ARS $5,524 | + 915% | |
Entertainment | + 176% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 176% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Switzerland | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (ARS $67,965) | ARS $15,397 | + 341% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (ARS $37,448) | ARS $6,367 | + 488% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 (ARS $97,418) | ARS $18,459 | + 428% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (ARS $120,585) | ARS $22,802 | + 429% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (ARS $16,641) | ARS $4,696 | + 254% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 (ARS $5,013) | ARS $2,399 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (ARS $6,546) | ARS $2,204 | + 197% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 (ARS $416,839) | ARS $441,836 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (ARS $317) | ARS $200 | + 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (ARS $84,616) | ARS $21,782 | + 288% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (ARS $8,394) | ARS $2,480 | + 238% | |
TOTAL | + 243% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,707 prices entered by 901 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 243% more expensive than in Argentina
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