Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahamas
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,432 (B$18) | B$26 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,761 (B$9) | B$9 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $606 (B$3.21) | B$14 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $235 (B$1.25) | B$6.00 | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $448 (B$2.38) | B$6.00 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $365 (B$1.93) | B$4.07 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $814 (B$4.32) | B$5.04 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $461 (B$2.44) | B$8 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $244 (B$1.29) | B$1.32 | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $309 (B$1.64) | B$4.19 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,237 (B$7) | B$15 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $443 (B$2.35) | B$4.64 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $154 (B$0.82) | B$3.85 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 72% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $135,529 (B$718) | B$2,744 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $76,587 (B$406) | B$1,697 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,729 (B$52) | B$355 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $94,582 (B$501) | B$2,091 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $52,300 (B$277) | B$754 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $7,350 (B$39) | B$219 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,956 (B$16) | B$49 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,331 (B$468) | B$716 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,171 (B$218) | B$256 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,178 (B$6) | B$11 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $731 (B$3.88) | B$15 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,604 (B$88) | B$100 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,403 (B$60) | B$74 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $28,911 (B$153) | B$150 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $24,436 (B$130) | B$110 | + 18% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,884,880 (B$25,892) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $196 (B$1.04) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,322 (B$23) | B$56 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,077 (B$5.71) | B$5.71 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,793 (B$10) | B$23 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,941 (B$16) | B$114 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $748 (B$3.96) | B$8 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $531 (B$2.81) | B$10 | - 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $692 (B$3.67) | B$14 | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $465 (B$2.46) | B$6.00 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $395 (B$2.09) | B$8 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,736 (B$9) | B$20 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,371 (B$23) | B$92 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,888 (B$10) | B$60 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,252 (B$28) | B$43 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,595 (B$35) | B$150 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,512 (B$8) | B$24 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $856 (B$4.54) | B$4.88 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $622 (B$3.30) | B$7 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $152,192 (B$807) | B$1,200 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (B$0.28) | B$0.73 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,925 (B$37) | B$113 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $476 (B$2.52) | B$10 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Bahamas
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