Cost of living in Argentina compared to Finland
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $24,583 (€18) | €12 | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,273 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 (€3.52) | €5.45 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,841 (€1.36) | €1.16 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $4,267 (€3.14) | €3.00 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 (€2.13) | €2.46 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (€5.65) | €3.14 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (€2.00) | €1.57 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (€0.99) | €1.08 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,312 (€1.70) | €1.92 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,496 (€2.57) | €2.43 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 (€0.87) | €1.18 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $901,229 (€664) | €1,238 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $586,960 (€432) | €760 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,190 (€71) | €59 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 (€475) | €721 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 (€357) | €565 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 (€49) | €36 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,725 (€15) | €13 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 (€325) | €326 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (€193) | €82 | + 135% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,914 (€5.09) | €6 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 (€5.51) | €23 | - 76% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 66% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (€86) | €63 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (€51) | €22 | + 125% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,438 (€108) | €63 | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (€97) | €80 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (€22,836) | €22,420 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,269 (€0.93) | €1.69 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $52,798 (€39) | €50 | - 22% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (€7) | €5.49 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (€11) | €9 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (€25) | €41 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (€8) | €3.35 | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (€4.72) | €3.49 | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (€4.02) | €2.43 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 (€2.43) | €1.48 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (€2.61) | €1.55 | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (€11) | €20 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,412 (€30) | €27 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,031 (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (€44) | €47 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $79,130 (€58) | €57 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 (€8) | €9 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,096 (€3.75) | €3.83 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,310 (€3.17) | €6 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (€770) | €409 | + 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (€0.49) | €0.08 | + 503% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $45,409 (€33) | €32 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (€2.95) | €9 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Finland
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