Cost of living in Argentina compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Argentina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (27,787 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (19,211 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (6,226 Franc) | 12,174 Franc | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (2,874 Franc) | 4,751 Franc | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (6,282 Franc) | 6,168 Franc | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (3,455 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (13,326 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (5,187 Franc) | 3,230 Franc | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (2,547 Franc) | 2,119 Franc | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (3,514 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (14,689 Franc) | 31,134 Franc | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (6,339 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (1,397 Franc) | 2,442 Franc | - 43% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Argentina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (1,469,207 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (1,036,691 Franc) | 946,148 Franc | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (93,994 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (1,097,891 Franc) | 2,000,000 Franc | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (648,839 Franc) | 547,728 Franc | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (82,643 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (29,955 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (821,225 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 311% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (461,704 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 2209% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (11,429 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (7,260 Franc) | 320,000 Franc | - 98% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Argentina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (155,288 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (99,290 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (309,010 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | + 158% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (221,857 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 72% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 36% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Argentina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (55,827,324 Franc) | 4,000,000 Franc | + 1296% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (2,333 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (88,475 Franc) | 80,454 Franc | + 10% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Argentina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (11,686 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 134% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (21,140 Franc) | 7,578 Franc | + 179% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (32,596 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (11,175 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (5,252 Franc) | 19,745 Franc | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (9,833 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (7,127 Franc) | 5,093 Franc | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (6,344 Franc) | 4,093 Franc | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (17,996 Franc) | 30,511 Franc | - 41% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 62% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Argentina | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (50,155 Franc) | 25,796 Franc | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (20,741 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (60,131 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 0% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (74,277 Franc) | 30,312 Franc | + 145% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (15,298 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (7,816 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (7,181 Franc) | 1,758 Franc | + 309% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (1,439,297 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (651 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 225% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (70,957 Franc) | 22,222 Franc | + 219% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (8,078 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | + 110% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,978 prices entered by 768 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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