Cost of living in Argentina compared to Barbados
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,350 (30 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,401 (19 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,185 (7 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $457 (2.55 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,270 (7 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $928 (5.17 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,803 (10 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $902 (5.03 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $501 (2.79 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $586 (3.26 Bds$) | 5.39 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,264 (13 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,044 (5.82 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $324 (1.81 Bds$) | 4.76 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,024 (1,673 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 (949 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 (123 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 (1,098 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 (730 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 (79 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 (33 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 (905 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 (486 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 (11 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 (9 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 (200 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 (116 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,417 (276 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (237 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 (72,782 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $318 (1.77 Bds$) | 4.15 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 (60 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 (16 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 (26 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (33 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (7 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 (7 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (8 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (5.44 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (4.39 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (18 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Argentina | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 (58 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 (24 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 (271 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 (90 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 (17 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 (9 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 (6 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (2,086 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (0.50 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 (52 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (5.45 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,552 prices entered by 896 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Barbados
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