Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,976 (B$19) | B$22 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $16,085 (B$13) | B$12 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,600 (B$3.74) | B$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,801 (B$1.46) | B$5.00 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,407 (B$3.58) | B$3.90 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,638 (B$2.14) | B$4.07 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,535 (B$6) | B$5.04 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,683 (B$2.18) | B$8 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,266 (B$1.03) | B$10 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,379 (B$1.93) | B$4.19 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,310 (B$7) | B$15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,539 (B$2.87) | B$4.33 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,230 (B$1.00) | B$3.85 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $902,384 (B$733) | B$2,781 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $637,633 (B$518) | B$1,345 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $91,820 (B$75) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $641,141 (B$521) | B$900 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $462,025 (B$375) | B$450 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $72,722 (B$59) | B$219 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,458 (B$15) | B$49 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $486,761 (B$395) | B$716 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $294,814 (B$239) | B$256 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,075 (B$5.75) | B$11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,376 (B$5.18) | B$15 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,776 (B$91) | B$100 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $60,654 (B$49) | B$74 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,402 (B$123) | B$150 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $125,939 (B$102) | B$110 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $34,785,700 (B$28,247) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,282 (B$1.04) | B$1.56 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $51,602 (B$42) | B$56 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,477 (B$8) | B$5.71 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $30,415 (B$25) | B$23 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $33,590 (B$27) | B$97 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $13,131 (B$11) | B$8 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $5,908 (B$4.80) | B$10 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,672 (B$4.61) | B$14 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,712 (B$3.01) | B$6.00 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,524 (B$2.86) | B$8 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,550 (B$10) | B$20 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,617 (B$29) | B$92 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,899 (B$12) | B$60 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $63,325 (B$51) | B$43 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,032 (B$61) | B$150 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,340 (B$10) | B$24 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,313 (B$4.31) | B$4.88 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,344 (B$3.53) | B$7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $868,029 (B$705) | B$1,200 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1,018 (B$0.83) | B$0.73 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $47,239 (B$38) | B$113 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,201 (B$4.22) | B$12 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,412 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas
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