Cost of living in Argentina compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,939 (€17) | €19 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,626 (€12) | €9 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,677 (€3.52) | €5.49 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,806 (€1.36) | €1.29 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,571 (€3.44) | €3.59 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,830 (€2.13) | €2.47 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (€5.77) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (€2.04) | €2.35 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (€1.01) | €2.00 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,396 (€1.80) | €1.78 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,365 (€2.53) | €2.55 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,281 (€0.96) | €1.05 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $899,937 (€676) | €1,207 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $687,391 (€517) | €941 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,539 (€73) | €140 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $632,084 (€475) | €695 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $470,204 (€353) | €594 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $65,250 (€49) | €77 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,961 (€14) | €17 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $439,177 (€330) | €305 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (€197) | €95 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,948 (€5.22) | €23 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,341 (€5.52) | €22 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 65% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (€88) | €49 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (€52) | €32 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $149,016 (€112) | €77 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (€99) | €64 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (€23,312) | €28,025 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,274 (€0.96) | €1.51 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $50,412 (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (€26) | €50 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (€8) | €5.00 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (€4.82) | €2.91 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (€4.11) | €2.24 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,042 (€2.29) | €1.00 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (€2.66) | €2.00 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (€11) | €12 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $40,785 (€31) | €46 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $15,222 (€11) | €15 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (€45) | €33 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,855 (€58) | €78 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,811 (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,109 (€3.84) | €2.42 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,494 (€3.38) | €3.92 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (€786) | €938 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (€0.50) | €0.10 | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $48,621 (€37) | €78 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (€3.01) | €4.97 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,713 prices entered by 511 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Croatia
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