Cost of living in Argentina compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,656 (40 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,282 (26 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,102 (8 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,542 (2.98 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,234 (6 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,911 (5.63 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,674 (13 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,639 (5.10 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,918 (3.71 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,073 (4.00 Bds$) | 5.39 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,127 (14 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,041 (5.88 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,176 (2.27 Bds$) | 4.52 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,039,920 (2,009 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $643,555 (1,244 Bds$) | 1,626 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $135,717 (262 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $557,454 (1,077 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $437,244 (845 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $80,253 (155 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $27,099 (52 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $482,024 (931 Bds$) | 1,500 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $261,478 (505 Bds$) | 400 Bds$ | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $9,519 (18 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,693 (9 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $129,721 (251 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $69,831 (135 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,710 (291 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $134,921 (261 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,782,500 (63,346 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,135 (2.19 Bds$) | 4.15 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $42,951 (83 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (20 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (41 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,696 (52 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (13 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (7 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,643 (11 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,688 (7 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,223 (6 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $10,576 (20 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,085 (85 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,081 (27 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,761 (90 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $72,620 (140 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,275 (20 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,099 (10 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,751 (9 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (2,528 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (1.02 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $37,790 (73 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,868 (7 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,805 prices entered by 604 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Barbados
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