Cost of living in Argentina compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,930 (€20) | €20 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,143 (€11) | €11 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,995 (€3.44) | €5.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,575 (€1.36) | €1.33 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,601 (€3.10) | €4.15 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,890 (€2.49) | €2.84 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,292 (€5.42) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,512 (€2.16) | €2.96 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,540 (€1.33) | €1.92 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,931 (€1.66) | €1.06 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,824 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,415 (€2.94) | €2.21 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,040 (€0.90) | €1.66 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $942,572 (€812) | €1,847 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $545,666 (€470) | €1,378 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,701 (€84) | €241 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $619,853 (€534) | €1,179 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $426,779 (€368) | €869 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $61,821 (€53) | €150 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,221 (€18) | €27 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $450,602 (€388) | €382 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $253,468 (€218) | €100 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,942 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,258 (€4.53) | €16 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $106,282 (€92) | €90 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $73,385 (€63) | €42 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,883 (€131) | €102 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $141,794 (€122) | €150 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,850,800 (€26,589) | €27,964 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,247 (€1.07) | €1.76 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $38,484 (€33) | €51 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,929 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,792 (€14) | €12 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,246 (€24) | €69 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (€6) | €4.30 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,536 (€3.05) | €2.81 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,365 (€5.49) | €3.44 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,521 (€3.03) | €1.71 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,592 (€3.10) | €1.71 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,400 (€14) | €23 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,506 (€31) | €45 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $28,279 (€24) | €27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $57,681 (€50) | €160 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $68,172 (€59) | €65 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,696 (€11) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,953 (€5.13) | €4.11 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,229 (€3.64) | €4.40 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,099,490 (€948) | €585 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $339 (€0.29) | €0.12 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,685 (€31) | €39 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,241 (€3.66) | €9 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,066 prices entered by 805 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Germany
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