Cost of living in Argentina compared to Central African Republic
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
Argentina | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (6,040 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (4,176 Franc) | 444 Franc | + 841% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (1,353 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (625 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (1,366 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (751 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (2,897 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (1,128 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (554 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (764 Franc) | 800 Franc | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (3,193 Franc) | 6,500 Franc | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (1,378 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (304 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Argentina is about the same as in Central African Republic | ||||
Argentina | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (319,389 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (225,365 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (20,433 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (238,669 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (141,050 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (17,966 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (6,512 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (178,525 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (100,369 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (2,484 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (1,578 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
Argentina | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (33,758 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (21,585 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (67,175 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (48,229 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 302% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Central African Republic | ||||
Argentina | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (12,136,215 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (507 Franc) | 855 Franc | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (19,233 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Central African Republic | ||||
Argentina | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (2,540 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (4,596 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (7,086 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (2,429 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (1,142 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (2,138 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (1,549 Franc) | 900 Franc | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (1,379 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 176% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (3,912 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Central African Republic | ||||
Argentina | Central African Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (10,903 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (4,509 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (13,072 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (16,147 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (3,326 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (1,699 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (1,561 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (312,886 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (141 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (15,425 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (1,756 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,972 prices entered by 762 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Central African Republic
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