Cost of living in Argentina compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (300 Kč) | 236 Kč | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (199 Kč) | 197 Kč | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (65 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (26 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (64 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (42 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (97 Kč) | 147 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (42 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (28 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (31 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (134 Kč) | 162 Kč | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (48 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (17 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (15,585 Kč) | 40,574 Kč | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (9,710 Kč) | 31,370 Kč | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (1,218 Kč) | 5,121 Kč | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (10,585 Kč) | 25,421 Kč | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (7,853 Kč) | 19,427 Kč | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (1,075 Kč) | 3,897 Kč | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (307 Kč) | 557 Kč | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (8,436 Kč) | 9,367 Kč | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (4,968 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (117 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (121 Kč) | 313 Kč | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (1,852 Kč) | 2,099 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (1,097 Kč) | 1,273 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (2,778 Kč) | 2,396 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (2,531 Kč) | 3,278 Kč | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (548,343 Kč) | 796,168 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (19 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (556 Kč) | 544 Kč | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (126 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (210 Kč) | 200 Kč | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (400 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (105 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (59 Kč) | 83 Kč | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (94 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (54 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (47 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (211 Kč) | 514 Kč | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (515 Kč) | 749 Kč | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (223 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (894 Kč) | 2,132 Kč | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (1,015 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (188 Kč) | 190 Kč | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (100 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (73 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (22,893 Kč) | 21,238 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (3.86 Kč) | 3.08 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (602 Kč) | 1,444 Kč | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (65 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,156 prices entered by 1,070 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.06585
CZK
/
ARS
*
Cost of living in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Czech Republic
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% cheaper than in Czech Republic
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 24% more expensive than in Czech Republic
- Cost of living in Austria is 18% more expensive than in Czech Republic
- Cost of living in Andorra is 13% more expensive than in Czech Republic
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 52% more expensive than in Czech Republic
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Czech Republic
- Cost of living in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Czech Republic
- Cost of living in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic