Cost of living in Argentina compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,645 (25 Bds$) | 30 Bds$ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,125 (17 Bds$) | 21 Bds$ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $413 (6 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $150 (2.24 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $312 (4.64 Bds$) | 14 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $216 (3.22 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $691 (10 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $224 (3.33 Bds$) | 6 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $108 (1.61 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $193 (2.88 Bds$) | 3.42 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $750 (11 Bds$) | 38 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $274 (4.08 Bds$) | 5.64 Bds$ | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $97 (1.44 Bds$) | 3.53 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $89,498 (1,333 Bds$) | 5,084 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $57,738 (860 Bds$) | 1,487 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,034 (105 Bds$) | 400 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $60,584 (902 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $38,375 (572 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,628 (84 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,492 (37 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $58,504 (871 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $30,842 (459 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $846 (13 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $566 (8 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $10,430 (155 Bds$) | 150 Bds$ | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,866 (102 Bds$) | 150 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,331 (303 Bds$) | 248 Bds$ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $15,963 (238 Bds$) | 187 Bds$ | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,249,650 (63,300 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $138 (2.05 Bds$) | 4.00 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,842 (42 Bds$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $766 (11 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,102 (16 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,298 (34 Bds$) | 71 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $471 (7 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $359 (5.35 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $441 (7 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $274 (4.09 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $268 (4.00 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,238 (18 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,846 (42 Bds$) | 70 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,427 (21 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,945 (59 Bds$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,754 (71 Bds$) | 150 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $853 (13 Bds$) | 14 Bds$ | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $418 (6 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $377 (5.62 Bds$) | 3.71 Bds$ | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $91,838 (1,368 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $38 (0.57 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,142 (62 Bds$) | 120 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $414 (6 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Barbados
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