Cost of living in Argentina compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Argentina | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,915 (47 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,067 (29 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,168 (9 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,637 (3.38 FJ$) | 2.93 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,837 (8 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,748 (5.67 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,305 (13 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,532 (5.22 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,369 (2.82 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,079 (4.29 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,635 (16 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,219 (7 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,281 (2.64 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 164% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Argentina | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $959,172 (1,978 FJ$) | 3,065 FJ$ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $596,644 (1,231 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $107,210 (221 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $689,206 (1,421 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $530,643 (1,094 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,548 (137 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,905 (45 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $459,643 (948 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $256,609 (529 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,255 (17 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,844 (12 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 310% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 310% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Argentina | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $110,687 (228 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 471% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $67,813 (140 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 459% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $149,508 (308 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $121,672 (251 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 75% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Argentina | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,814,500 (61,490 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,231 (2.54 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $40,887 (84 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 72% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Argentina | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (18 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (33 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 369% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $30,048 (62 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,262 (13 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,515 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,341 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,990 (6 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,439 (7 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,276 (34 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 116% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Argentina | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,104 (91 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,039 (39 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,058 (124 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,932 (159 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,915 (23 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,655 (12 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,280 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (1,992 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (1.45 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 666% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (86 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,230 (9 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,069 prices entered by 515 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Fiji
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