- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $213 (Dinar 2.133) | Dinar 4.068 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $171 (Dinar 1.715) | Dinar 2.668 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $72 (Dinar 0.717) | Dinar 1.245 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $30 (Dinar 0.298) | Dinar 0.721 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $52 (Dinar 0.518) | Dinar 1.300 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $39 (Dinar 0.388) | Dinar 0.622 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $110 (Dinar 1.100) | Dinar 2.333 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (Dinar 0.419) | Dinar 1.064 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $23 (Dinar 0.226) | Dinar 0.474 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $39 (Dinar 0.388) | Dinar 1.078 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $178 (Dinar 1.779) | Dinar 7 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $61 (Dinar 0.610) | Dinar 0.701 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $21 (Dinar 0.206) | Dinar 0.325 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,966 (Dinar 210) | Dinar 587 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,246 (Dinar 143) | Dinar 395 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,674 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 62 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,449 (Dinar 155) | Dinar 372 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,789 (Dinar 108) | Dinar 220 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,774 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 26 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $828 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 11 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,150 (Dinar 122) | Dinar 148 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,821 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 46 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $220 (Dinar 2.204) | Dinar 4.086 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $133 (Dinar 1.334) | Dinar 2.455 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,920 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 17 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,626 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 23 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,498 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 34 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,551 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 33 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $565,288 (Dinar 5,656) | Dinar 6,836 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $31 (Dinar 0.312) | Dinar 0.184 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $626 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 17 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152 (Dinar 1.521) | Dinar 1.870 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $219 (Dinar 2.193) | Dinar 7 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $599 (Dinar 5.993) | Dinar 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (Dinar 0.971) | Dinar 2.222 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $66 (Dinar 0.659) | Dinar 2.290 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $86 (Dinar 0.865) | Dinar 2.385 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $52 (Dinar 0.518) | Dinar 1.166 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $60 (Dinar 0.603) | Dinar 1.063 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $229 (Dinar 2.286) | Dinar 2.419 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $590 (Dinar 5.900) | Dinar 11 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $354 (Dinar 3.547) | Dinar 7 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,724 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 23 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,125 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 23 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $161 (Dinar 1.615) | Dinar 5.338 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $75 (Dinar 0.755) | Dinar 2.025 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $100 (Dinar 0.996) | Dinar 2.918 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $20,119 (Dinar 201) | Dinar 191 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (Dinar 0.071) | Dinar 0.261 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,119 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 38 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $66 (Dinar 0.656) | Dinar 2.055 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01001
BHD
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Cost of living in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Bahrain
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