Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,570 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,621 (Dinar 4.975) | Dinar 3.146 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 (Dinar 1.523) | Dinar 1.664 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,847 (Dinar 0.588) | Dinar 0.771 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,708 (Dinar 1.499) | Dinar 1.553 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 (Dinar 0.920) | Dinar 1.618 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (Dinar 2.444) | Dinar 2.185 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (Dinar 0.866) | Dinar 0.936 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (Dinar 0.427) | Dinar 0.540 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,312 (Dinar 0.736) | Dinar 1.646 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (Dinar 2.649) | Dinar 7 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,507 (Dinar 1.117) | Dinar 1.158 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 (Dinar 0.378) | Dinar 0.459 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $880,349 (Dinar 280) | Dinar 556 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $584,277 (Dinar 186) | Dinar 281 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $95,563 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 174 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 (Dinar 206) | Dinar 356 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 (Dinar 155) | Dinar 205 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 142 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,961 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 (Dinar 140) | Dinar 113 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (Dinar 84) | Dinar 36 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,948 (Dinar 2.213) | Dinar 3.000 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 (Dinar 2.382) | Dinar 17 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 15 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 20 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,577 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 38 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 29 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 45% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (Dinar 9,876) | Dinar 9,130 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,274 (Dinar 0.406) | Dinar 0.244 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $50,412 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 9 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (Dinar 2.854) | Dinar 2.000 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (Dinar 4.923) | Dinar 6.000 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (Dinar 3.448) | Dinar 2.000 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (Dinar 2.043) | Dinar 0.875 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (Dinar 1.739) | Dinar 2.817 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 (Dinar 1.049) | Dinar 1.000 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (Dinar 1.129) | Dinar 1.000 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (Dinar 4.776) | Dinar 2.000 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,250 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 19 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $15,222 (Dinar 4.848) | Dinar 10 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 10 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,855 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 31 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,811 (Dinar 3.443) | Dinar 3.000 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,109 (Dinar 1.627) | Dinar 2.374 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,310 (Dinar 1.373) | Dinar 2.747 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (Dinar 333) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (Dinar 0.212) | Dinar 0.033 | + 541% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $48,621 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 27 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (Dinar 1.276) | Dinar 2.281 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,677 prices entered by 487 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain
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