Cost of living in Argentina compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $651 (44 kn) | 61 kn | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $473 (32 kn) | 39 kn | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $157 (11 kn) | 30 kn | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (4.63 kn) | 7 kn | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $147 (10 kn) | 17 kn | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (6 kn) | 14 kn | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $285 (19 kn) | 55 kn | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (7 kn) | 9 kn | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (3.49 kn) | 5.99 kn | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (5.58 kn) | 9 kn | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (20 kn) | 60 kn | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (10 kn) | 13 kn | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (2.70 kn) | 7 kn | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,460 (2,603 kn) | 4,033 kn | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,966 (1,689 kn) | 4,332 kn | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,465 (302 kn) | 1,005 kn | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,581 (1,799 kn) | 3,576 kn | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,305 (1,171 kn) | 3,225 kn | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,534 (239 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,441 (97 kn) | 126 kn | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,674 (2,482 kn) | 2,837 kn | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,000 (1,083 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $365 (25 kn) | 58 kn | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (18 kn) | 53 kn | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,128 (279 kn) | 721 kn | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,642 (179 kn) | 379 kn | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,500 (508 kn) | 680 kn | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,188 (419 kn) | 688 kn | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,102,690 (142,291 kn) | 136,844 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $73 (4.91 kn) | 10 kn | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,657 (112 kn) | 350 kn | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $297 (20 kn) | 53 kn | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $631 (43 kn) | 50 kn | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,245 (84 kn) | 315 kn | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (19 kn) | 25 kn | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (12 kn) | 30 kn | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (15 kn) | 32 kn | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (8 kn) | 10 kn | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $136 (9 kn) | 16 kn | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $523 (35 kn) | 96 kn | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (93 kn) | 156 kn | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $713 (48 kn) | 70 kn | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,262 (153 kn) | 391 kn | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (156 kn) | 288 kn | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (29 kn) | 43 kn | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $174 (12 kn) | 13 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (11 kn) | 18 kn | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (4,592 kn) | 4,054 kn | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (1.29 kn) | 1.17 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,067 (140 kn) | 289 kn | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (12 kn) | 31 kn | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Croatia
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