Cost of living in Argentina compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
Argentina | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,699 (€16) | €20 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,028 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,491 (€3.25) | €7 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,547 (€1.44) | €1.35 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,156 (€2.94) | €5.06 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,030 (€2.82) | €3.29 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,049 (€5.64) | €7 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,566 (€2.39) | €2.88 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,516 (€1.41) | €2.19 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,852 (€1.73) | €2.19 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,410 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,761 (€2.57) | €2.54 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $898 (€0.84) | €1.48 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
Argentina | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $877,041 (€817) | €1,628 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $461,823 (€430) | €1,357 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $100,720 (€94) | €185 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $438,257 (€408) | €937 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $282,943 (€264) | €729 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $73,672 (€69) | €124 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,067 (€22) | €25 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $560,357 (€522) | €317 | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288,780 (€269) | €160 | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,092 (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,704 (€4.38) | €17 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 56% more expensive than in France | ||||
Argentina | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $122,004 (€114) | €94 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $91,438 (€85) | €44 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $155,860 (€145) | €103 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $131,314 (€122) | €110 | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
Argentina | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,141,400 (€29,958) | €27,838 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,064 (€0.99) | €1.84 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $49,000 (€46) | €66 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in France | ||||
Argentina | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,483 (€13) | €3.03 | + 314% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $25,896 (€24) | €7 | + 259% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $23,007 (€21) | €28 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (€3.75) | €4.13 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,910 (€2.71) | €4.34 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,199 (€3.91) | €4.26 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,446 (€3.21) | €2.70 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,904 (€3.64) | €3.09 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,195 (€9) | €29 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in France | ||||
Argentina | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,504 (€33) | €40 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,846 (€11) | €23 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $72,920 (€68) | €111 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $53,494 (€50) | €71 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,027 (€8) | €12 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,335 (€4.04) | €4.85 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,996 (€2.79) | €7 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (€1,126) | €657 | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (€0.51) | €0.27 | + 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,330 (€27) | €32 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,991 (€4.65) | €12 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,851 prices entered by 819 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in France
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