Cost of living in Argentina compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $656 (€5.81) | €12 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $478 (€4.24) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $159 (€1.41) | €5.73 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (€0.61) | €1.27 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (€1.31) | €2.74 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (€0.80) | €3.51 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $290 (€2.57) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $111 (€0.99) | €2.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (€0.46) | €1.09 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (€0.74) | €2.71 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $293 (€2.59) | €13 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $149 (€1.32) | €2.89 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (€0.36) | €1.96 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,626 (€342) | €1,749 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,945 (€221) | €1,181 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,432 (€39) | €65 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,712 (€237) | €1,200 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,465 (€155) | €856 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,522 (€31) | €72 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,444 (€13) | €14 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,009 (€328) | €365 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,160 (€143) | €101 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $363 (€3.22) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $273 (€2.42) | €34 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,177 (€37) | €76 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,655 (€24) | €27 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,578 (€67) | €69 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,268 (€56) | €112 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,113,160 (€18,723) | €27,743 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $73 (€0.65) | €1.55 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,655 (€15) | €56 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 72% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $317 (€2.81) | €30 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $643 (€5.69) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,244 (€11) | €85 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (€2.47) | €4.32 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $172 (€1.52) | €2.93 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (€2.02) | €4.32 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (€1.06) | €1.36 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $137 (€1.21) | €2.13 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $525 (€4.66) | €26 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,376 (€12) | €38 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $715 (€6) | €27 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,287 (€20) | €87 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,313 (€20) | €67 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $419 (€3.71) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $175 (€1.55) | €4.74 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $163 (€1.45) | €6 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $68,368 (€606) | €471 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (€0.17) | €0.07 | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,069 (€18) | €40 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $185 (€1.64) | €8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00886
EUR
/
ARS
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,247 prices entered by 1,413 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Finland
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Finland
- Cost of living in Angola is 27% cheaper than in Finland
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Finland
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 5% more expensive than in Finland
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Finland
- Cost of living in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Finland
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Finland
- Cost of living in Andorra is 8% more expensive than in Finland