Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $733 (Dinar 2.861) | Dinar 2.834 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $529 (Dinar 2.065) | Dinar 3.201 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $178 (Dinar 0.697) | Dinar 1.448 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $75 (Dinar 0.293) | Dinar 0.635 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $152 (Dinar 0.595) | Dinar 1.129 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $101 (Dinar 0.395) | Dinar 0.426 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $310 (Dinar 1.212) | Dinar 3.214 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $126 (Dinar 0.491) | Dinar 0.910 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $55 (Dinar 0.215) | Dinar 0.400 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $91 (Dinar 0.354) | Dinar 2.060 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $321 (Dinar 1.253) | Dinar 7 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $160 (Dinar 0.624) | Dinar 1.000 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (Dinar 0.170) | Dinar 0.316 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $41,156 (Dinar 161) | Dinar 363 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $26,838 (Dinar 105) | Dinar 332 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,414 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 203 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $27,627 (Dinar 108) | Dinar 383 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $18,864 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 224 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,308 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 70 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,584 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 9 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $39,388 (Dinar 154) | Dinar 119 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $19,189 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 22 | + 237% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $389 (Dinar 1.517) | Dinar 1.902 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $275 (Dinar 1.072) | Dinar 4.457 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,545 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 15 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,868 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 18 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,777 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 26 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,879 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 33 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,261,250 (Dinar 8,830) | Dinar 10,500 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $82 (Dinar 0.322) | Dinar 0.234 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,662 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $360 (Dinar 1.405) | Dinar 2.154 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $666 (Dinar 2.602) | Dinar 7 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,375 (Dinar 5.369) | Dinar 15 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $306 (Dinar 1.196) | Dinar 3.000 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $189 (Dinar 0.740) | Dinar 2.285 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $250 (Dinar 0.976) | Dinar 1.672 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $128 (Dinar 0.500) | Dinar 1.351 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $148 (Dinar 0.579) | Dinar 1.522 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $585 (Dinar 2.286) | Dinar 2.230 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,449 (Dinar 5.659) | Dinar 13 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $770 (Dinar 3.007) | Dinar 6 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,411 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 26 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,441 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 13 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $426 (Dinar 1.664) | Dinar 6.000 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $199 (Dinar 0.777) | Dinar 1.432 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $186 (Dinar 0.726) | Dinar 3.000 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $69,111 (Dinar 270) | Dinar 191 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (Dinar 0.073) | Dinar 0.193 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,312 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 23 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $200 (Dinar 0.780) | Dinar 2.156 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 30, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Bahrain
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