Cost of living in Argentina compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,257 (76 kn) | 83 kn | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $869 (52 kn) | 46 kn | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $331 (20 kn) | 29 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $122 (7 kn) | 7 kn | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $217 (13 kn) | 18 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $190 (11 kn) | 14 kn | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $511 (31 kn) | 39 kn | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $202 (12 kn) | 9 kn | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 (4.82 kn) | 5.38 kn | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $171 (10 kn) | 9 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $642 (39 kn) | 61 kn | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $241 (15 kn) | 14 kn | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $83 (5.02 kn) | 7 kn | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $71,098 (4,282 kn) | 5,747 kn | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $43,837 (2,640 kn) | 3,542 kn | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,752 (346 kn) | 1,205 kn | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $48,203 (2,903 kn) | 3,277 kn | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $30,592 (1,842 kn) | 2,747 kn | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,914 (296 kn) | 668 kn | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,262 (136 kn) | 155 kn | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $54,362 (3,274 kn) | 3,405 kn | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $28,083 (1,691 kn) | 594 kn | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $540 (33 kn) | 53 kn | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $477 (29 kn) | 56 kn | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $7,736 (466 kn) | 421 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,338 (321 kn) | 229 kn | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,644 (1,002 kn) | 550 kn | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,293 (740 kn) | 549 kn | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,635,970 (218,980 kn) | 153,555 kn | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $113 (7 kn) | 13 kn | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,611 (157 kn) | 325 kn | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $617 (37 kn) | 35 kn | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $943 (57 kn) | 63 kn | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,337 (141 kn) | 307 kn | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $472 (28 kn) | 39 kn | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $304 (18 kn) | 28 kn | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $365 (22 kn) | 23 kn | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $214 (13 kn) | 13 kn | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $218 (13 kn) | 16 kn | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $952 (57 kn) | 61 kn | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,412 (145 kn) | 182 kn | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,034 (62 kn) | 96 kn | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,482 (210 kn) | 258 kn | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,548 (214 kn) | 409 kn | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $744 (45 kn) | 56 kn | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $368 (22 kn) | 12 kn | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $307 (18 kn) | 16 kn | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $116,021 (6,987 kn) | 4,347 kn | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $31 (1.88 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,300 (199 kn) | 244 kn | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $277 (17 kn) | 32 kn | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,363 prices entered by 1,302 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Croatia
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