Cost of living in Argentina compared to Egypt
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 79% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Argentina | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (E£ 479) | E£ 245 | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (E£ 331) | E£ 166 | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (E£ 107) | E£ 114 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (E£ 50) | E£ 32 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (E£ 108) | E£ 64 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (E£ 60) | E£ 14 | + 331% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (E£ 230) | E£ 98 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (E£ 89) | E£ 37 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (E£ 44) | E£ 15 | + 184% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (E£ 61) | E£ 51 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (E£ 253) | E£ 234 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (E£ 109) | E£ 22 | + 387% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (E£ 24) | E£ 14 | + 70% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Argentina | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (E£ 25,341) | E£ 24,504 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (E£ 17,881) | E£ 12,343 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (E£ 1,621) | E£ 1,497 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (E£ 18,936) | E£ 13,219 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (E£ 11,191) | E£ 7,080 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (E£ 1,425) | E£ 1,310 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (E£ 517) | E£ 303 | + 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (E£ 14,164) | E£ 13,094 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (E£ 7,963) | E£ 10,228 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (E£ 197) | E£ 193 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (E£ 125) | E£ 133 | - 6% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Argentina | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (E£ 2,678) | E£ 2,437 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (E£ 1,713) | E£ 1,995 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (E£ 5,330) | E£ 5,429 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (E£ 3,827) | E£ 4,987 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 54% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Argentina | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (E£ 962,900) | E£ 1,249,650 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (E£ 40) | E£ 11 | + 252% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (E£ 1,526) | E£ 620 | + 146% | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 63% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Argentina | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (E£ 202) | E£ 56 | + 261% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (E£ 365) | E£ 112 | + 227% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (E£ 562) | E£ 419 | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (E£ 193) | E£ 76 | + 155% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (E£ 91) | E£ 125 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (E£ 170) | E£ 100 | + 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (E£ 123) | E£ 63 | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (E£ 109) | E£ 43 | + 154% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (E£ 310) | E£ 134 | + 132% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 50% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Argentina | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (E£ 865) | E£ 576 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (E£ 358) | E£ 278 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (E£ 1,037) | E£ 1,113 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (E£ 1,281) | E£ 931 | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (E£ 264) | E£ 130 | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (E£ 135) | E£ 75 | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (E£ 124) | E£ 218 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (E£ 24,825) | E£ 19,450 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.15 | + 257% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (E£ 1,224) | E£ 1,592 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (E£ 139) | E£ 62 | + 126% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,759 prices entered by 853 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 45% more expensive than in Egypt
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