Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $563 (B$7) | B$20 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $405 (B$4.97) | B$9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $140 (B$1.72) | B$6 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (B$0.78) | B$3.93 | - 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $131 (B$1.61) | B$5.33 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $79 (B$0.96) | B$4.07 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $261 (B$3.20) | B$5.04 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $89 (B$1.09) | B$5.45 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $44 (B$0.53) | B$4.34 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $76 (B$0.93) | B$3.00 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $267 (B$3.27) | B$17 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $137 (B$1.68) | B$4.64 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (B$0.45) | B$3.38 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 81% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $34,434 (B$422) | B$2,878 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,202 (B$272) | B$1,697 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,194 (B$51) | B$355 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,084 (B$295) | B$2,091 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,467 (B$190) | B$754 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,271 (B$40) | B$219 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,392 (B$17) | B$49 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $31,755 (B$389) | B$716 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,278 (B$163) | B$256 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $334 (B$4.10) | B$11 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $242 (B$2.96) | B$12 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,579 (B$44) | B$100 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,224 (B$27) | B$100 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,058 (B$74) | B$150 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,249 (B$64) | B$110 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,828,890 (B$22,428) | B$41,135 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 (B$0.77) | B$1.23 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,476 (B$18) | B$56 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $271 (B$3.33) | B$5.71 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $592 (B$7) | B$23 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,125 (B$14) | B$110 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $250 (B$3.07) | B$8 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (B$1.88) | B$5.44 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $211 (B$2.59) | B$7 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $111 (B$1.36) | B$4.35 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $121 (B$1.49) | B$3.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $476 (B$5.84) | B$28 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 72% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,221 (B$15) | B$70 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $630 (B$8) | B$60 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,154 (B$26) | B$43 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,054 (B$25) | B$150 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $382 (B$4.68) | B$20 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $151 (B$1.86) | B$4.88 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $146 (B$1.80) | B$6.00 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $61,288 (B$752) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (B$0.20) | B$0.73 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,919 (B$24) | B$99 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $157 (B$1.92) | B$12 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Bahamas
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