Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $21,347 (Taka 2,256) | Taka 253 | + 790% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,263 (Taka 1,507) | Taka 506 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,655 (Taka 492) | Taka 234 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,670 (Taka 176) | Taka 91 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,072 (Taka 430) | Taka 150 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,998 (Taka 317) | Taka 78 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,607 (Taka 698) | Taka 476 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,734 (Taka 289) | Taka 307 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,333 (Taka 141) | Taka 56 | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,114 (Taka 223) | Taka 407 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,987 (Taka 844) | Taka 1,570 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,403 (Taka 360) | Taka 136 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,270 (Taka 134) | Taka 72 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $951,555 (Taka 100,544) | Taka 40,565 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $605,782 (Taka 64,008) | Taka 22,239 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,856 (Taka 10,234) | Taka 4,221 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $659,850 (Taka 69,721) | Taka 50,272 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $504,642 (Taka 53,322) | Taka 31,111 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,339 (Taka 7,010) | Taka 5,000 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,130 (Taka 2,233) | Taka 1,266 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (Taka 54,146) | Taka 49,805 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (Taka 26,518) | Taka 15,000 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,742 (Taka 818) | Taka 568 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,035 (Taka 849) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 246% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 246% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,706 (Taka 11,803) | Taka 2,505 | + 371% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,386 (Taka 7,226) | Taka 2,407 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,748 (Taka 15,928) | Taka 5,268 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $129,628 (Taka 13,697) | Taka 4,284 | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,693,800 (Taka 3,348,845) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,254 (Taka 133) | Taka 110 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,839 (Taka 4,738) | Taka 2,433 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,626 (Taka 806) | Taka 250 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (Taka 1,634) | Taka 308 | + 431% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $31,596 (Taka 3,338) | Taka 1,500 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (Taka 1,144) | Taka 360 | + 218% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,846 (Taka 406) | Taka 191 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,638 (Taka 596) | Taka 794 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,457 (Taka 365) | Taka 158 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,637 (Taka 384) | Taka 200 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $15,818 (Taka 1,671) | Taka 205 | + 714% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $42,087 (Taka 4,447) | Taka 1,513 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,561 (Taka 2,067) | Taka 1,024 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $54,836 (Taka 5,794) | Taka 3,000 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $74,391 (Taka 7,860) | Taka 3,597 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 (Taka 1,129) | Taka 1,519 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,363 (Taka 567) | Taka 253 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,187 (Taka 442) | Taka 606 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $886,258 (Taka 93,644) | Taka 35,756 | + 162% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (Taka 74) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (Taka 4,406) | Taka 2,307 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,297 (Taka 454) | Taka 330 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,076 prices entered by 681 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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