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 $4,558 (€12) | €11 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (€2.71) | €4.76 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (€1.07) | €1.15 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (€2.67) | €4.60 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (€1.74) | €2.30 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (€4.01) | €5.15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (€1.76) | €1.35 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (€1.15) | €1.11 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (€1.29) | €1.38 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (€5.56) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (€2.00) | €2.15 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (€0.70) | €1.12 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (€646) | €934 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (€402) | €695 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (€51) | €140 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (€439) | €591 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (€326) | €444 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (€45) | €85 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (€350) | €808 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (€206) | €84 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (€4.85) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (€5.04) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (€77) | €86 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (€45) | €34 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (€115) | €88 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (€105) | €105 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (€22,729) | €27,558 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (€0.79) | €1.64 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (€23) | €47 | - 51% | |
| 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 $1,919 (€5.24) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (€17) | €47 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (€4.34) | €4.01 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (€2.43) | €3.49 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (€3.88) | €3.25 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (€2.24) | €2.04 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (€1.93) | €2.49 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (€9) | €8 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Argentina | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (€21) | €49 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (€37) | €30 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (€42) | €52 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (€4.13) | €1.89 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (€3.02) | €2.68 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (€949) | €824 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (€0.16) | €0.12 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (€25) | €43 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (€2.68) | €4.66 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,845 prices entered by 1,028 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Croatia
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