Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,961 (Taka 1,756) | Taka 324 | + 442% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,346 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 492 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (Taka 325) | Taka 196 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $290 (Taka 129) | Taka 92 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $749 (Taka 332) | Taka 132 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $533 (Taka 236) | Taka 78 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,089 (Taka 483) | Taka 608 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $586 (Taka 260) | Taka 223 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $279 (Taka 124) | Taka 33 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $355 (Taka 158) | Taka 384 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,714 (Taka 760) | Taka 1,400 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (Taka 243) | Taka 111 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $205 (Taka 91) | Taka 70 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $138,564 (Taka 61,428) | Taka 43,758 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $92,594 (Taka 41,049) | Taka 25,202 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,139 (Taka 6,268) | Taka 3,035 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $104,179 (Taka 46,185) | Taka 22,952 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $65,118 (Taka 28,868) | Taka 18,549 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (Taka 4,107) | Taka 7,137 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,806 (Taka 2,131) | Taka 1,213 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $107,360 (Taka 47,595) | Taka 31,061 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (Taka 24,705) | Taka 17,904 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (Taka 672) | Taka 417 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (Taka 473) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,869 (Taka 9,695) | Taka 2,410 | + 302% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,780 (Taka 5,666) | Taka 3,066 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,159 (Taka 16,473) | Taka 6,410 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,171 (Taka 13,819) | Taka 4,273 | + 223% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (Taka 3,068,067) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $243 (Taka 108) | Taka 107 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,106 (Taka 1,820) | Taka 2,440 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,467 (Taka 650) | Taka 285 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,037 (Taka 903) | Taka 513 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,077 (Taka 1,807) | Taka 1,500 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (Taka 470) | Taka 425 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $698 (Taka 309) | Taka 333 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $773 (Taka 343) | Taka 376 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (Taka 264) | Taka 85 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (Taka 242) | Taka 89 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,017 (Taka 894) | Taka 445 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 129% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Argentina | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,649 (Taka 2,504) | Taka 1,308 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,761 (Taka 1,224) | Taka 852 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,339 (Taka 4,584) | Taka 1,768 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,673 (Taka 3,845) | Taka 2,051 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,615 (Taka 716) | Taka 999 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,079 (Taka 478) | Taka 248 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $744 (Taka 330) | Taka 564 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (Taka 142,870) | Taka 35,756 | + 300% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (Taka 33) | Taka 2.94 | + 1021% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,219 (Taka 3,200) | Taka 2,601 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $661 (Taka 293) | Taka 287 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,284 prices entered by 1,303 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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