Cost of living in Argentina compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $404 (€5.63) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $296 (€4.14) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $111 (€1.55) | €5.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $54 (€0.75) | €1.06 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $88 (€1.23) | €2.45 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $56 (€0.78) | €3.06 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $217 (€3.02) | €4.57 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $64 (€0.90) | €2.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $32 (€0.45) | €1.05 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $60 (€0.84) | €2.44 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $221 (€3.09) | €15 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $104 (€1.45) | €2.78 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $33 (€0.46) | €1.63 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,870 (€389) | €1,920 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,928 (€250) | €1,118 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,878 (€54) | €104 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,531 (€273) | €1,054 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,025 (€182) | €746 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,838 (€40) | €70 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,212 (€17) | €14 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,950 (€278) | €316 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,987 (€111) | €89 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $288 (€4.01) | €6 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $184 (€2.57) | €30 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,753 (€38) | €82 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,827 (€25) | €28 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,120 (€57) | €98 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,862 (€54) | €116 | - 53% | |
| 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 $1,016,540 (€14,183) | €25,928 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $53 (€0.74) | €1.56 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,181 (€16) | €55 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $223 (€3.11) | €10 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $450 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,009 (€14) | €85 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $211 (€2.94) | €4.32 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $118 (€1.64) | €3.46 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $181 (€2.52) | €3.36 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $90 (€1.26) | €2.10 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $104 (€1.45) | €2.28 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $378 (€5.28) | €25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $890 (€12) | €45 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $526 (€7) | €29 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,783 (€25) | €109 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,537 (€21) | €71 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $275 (€3.84) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $124 (€1.74) | €4.51 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $122 (€1.70) | €5.91 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 (€492) | €429 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (€0.14) | €0.27 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,620 (€23) | €56 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $116 (€1.62) | €8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,207 prices entered by 1,435 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Finland
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