Cost of living in Argentina compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $21,347 (413 Kč) | 231 Kč | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,263 (276 Kč) | 197 Kč | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,655 (90 Kč) | 112 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,670 (32 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,072 (79 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,998 (58 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,607 (128 Kč) | 134 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,734 (53 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,333 (26 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,114 (41 Kč) | 20 Kč | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,987 (155 Kč) | 175 Kč | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,403 (66 Kč) | 47 Kč | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,270 (25 Kč) | 25 Kč | - 0% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $951,555 (18,424 Kč) | 35,856 Kč | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $605,782 (11,729 Kč) | 27,610 Kč | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,856 (1,875 Kč) | 6,118 Kč | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $659,850 (12,776 Kč) | 24,310 Kč | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $504,642 (9,771 Kč) | 18,383 Kč | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,339 (1,284 Kč) | 3,871 Kč | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,130 (409 Kč) | 317 Kč | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (9,922 Kč) | 12,947 Kč | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (4,859 Kč) | 4,101 Kč | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,742 (150 Kč) | 292 Kč | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,035 (156 Kč) | 478 Kč | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,706 (2,163 Kč) | 1,192 Kč | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,386 (1,324 Kč) | 1,649 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,748 (2,919 Kč) | 2,189 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $129,628 (2,510 Kč) | 3,266 Kč | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,693,800 (613,671 Kč) | 630,289 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,254 (24 Kč) | 35 Kč | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,839 (868 Kč) | 555 Kč | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,626 (148 Kč) | 145 Kč | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (299 Kč) | 230 Kč | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $31,596 (612 Kč) | 1,200 Kč | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (210 Kč) | 111 Kč | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,846 (74 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,638 (109 Kč) | 121 Kč | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,457 (67 Kč) | 51 Kč | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,637 (70 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $15,818 (306 Kč) | 396 Kč | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 55% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Argentina | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $42,087 (815 Kč) | 491 Kč | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,561 (379 Kč) | 490 Kč | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $54,836 (1,062 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $74,391 (1,440 Kč) | 733 Kč | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 (207 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,363 (104 Kč) | 71 Kč | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,187 (81 Kč) | 57 Kč | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $886,258 (17,160 Kč) | 16,664 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (14 Kč) | 3.02 Kč | + 351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (807 Kč) | 1,838 Kč | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,297 (83 Kč) | 156 Kč | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,167 prices entered by 571 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Czech Republic
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