Cost of living in Argentina compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,044 (€14) | €14 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,998 (€9) | €10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $653 (€3.01) | €5.79 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $260 (€1.20) | €1.33 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $542 (€2.50) | €5.61 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $378 (€1.74) | €3.14 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $794 (€3.66) | €5.97 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $476 (€2.19) | €2.82 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 (€1.12) | €2.42 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $324 (€1.49) | €1.07 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,523 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $485 (€2.23) | €2.31 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $161 (€0.74) | €1.65 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $135,911 (€626) | €1,568 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,323 (€398) | €1,093 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,401 (€48) | €309 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $91,242 (€420) | €743 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $55,216 (€254) | €691 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,604 (€44) | €164 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,942 (€23) | €24 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $89,690 (€413) | €338 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $45,911 (€212) | €152 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,450 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $843 (€3.88) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $19,144 (€88) | €99 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,393 (€52) | €46 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $32,674 (€151) | €87 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,129 (€120) | €126 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,120,370 (€28,201) | €24,513 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $218 (€1.00) | €1.86 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,028 (€19) | €44 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,588 (€7) | €5.67 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,056 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,547 (€16) | €152 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $923 (€4.25) | €5.00 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $514 (€2.37) | €3.07 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $691 (€3.18) | €3.46 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $493 (€2.27) | €2.12 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $446 (€2.06) | €2.07 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,762 (€8) | €34 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,554 (€21) | €40 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,158 (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,888 (€36) | €50 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,815 (€31) | €66 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,444 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $940 (€4.33) | €4.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $657 (€3.03) | €3.90 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $266,473 (€1,228) | €499 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $58 (€0.27) | €0.08 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,331 (€29) | €67 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $555 (€2.56) | €5.84 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Austria
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