Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,990 (Dinar 5.042) | Dinar 9 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,253 (Dinar 3.175) | Dinar 2.500 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $457 (Dinar 1.157) | Dinar 2.050 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $168 (Dinar 0.425) | Dinar 0.792 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $338 (Dinar 0.857) | Dinar 2.580 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $234 (Dinar 0.593) | Dinar 0.995 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $647 (Dinar 1.641) | Dinar 2.140 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $267 (Dinar 0.677) | Dinar 1.295 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $119 (Dinar 0.301) | Dinar 0.400 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $218 (Dinar 0.551) | Dinar 3.026 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $848 (Dinar 2.149) | Dinar 8 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $333 (Dinar 0.843) | Dinar 0.800 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $103 (Dinar 0.262) | Dinar 0.200 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $100,641 (Dinar 255) | Dinar 363 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $61,646 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 332 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,555 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 40 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $71,790 (Dinar 182) | Dinar 383 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $41,049 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 224 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,361 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 70 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,446 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 30 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $62,976 (Dinar 160) | Dinar 119 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,633 (Dinar 85) | Dinar 22 | + 283% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $874 (Dinar 2.215) | Dinar 1.902 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $555 (Dinar 1.407) | Dinar 4.457 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 35% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $13,261 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 15 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $8,272 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 18 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23,258 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 55 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $18,914 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 33 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,177,640 (Dinar 10,587) | Dinar 10,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $155 (Dinar 0.393) | Dinar 0.300 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,789 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $805 (Dinar 2.040) | Dinar 2.154 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,156 (Dinar 2.930) | Dinar 7 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,391 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 15 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $580 (Dinar 1.469) | Dinar 3.000 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $417 (Dinar 1.058) | Dinar 2.285 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $464 (Dinar 1.177) | Dinar 1.672 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $332 (Dinar 0.842) | Dinar 1.351 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $273 (Dinar 0.692) | Dinar 1.522 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,390 (Dinar 3.522) | Dinar 1.745 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,297 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 13 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,607 (Dinar 4.072) | Dinar 6.000 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $4,898 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 26 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,285 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 13 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,023 (Dinar 2.593) | Dinar 6.000 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $455 (Dinar 1.154) | Dinar 2.500 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $389 (Dinar 0.986) | Dinar 3.000 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $107,438 (Dinar 272) | Dinar 191 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $32 (Dinar 0.081) | Dinar 0.193 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,879 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 16 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $393 (Dinar 0.995) | Dinar 1.353 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Bahrain
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