Cost of living in Argentina compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,981 (€15) | €13 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,309 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (€2.84) | €4.71 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $288 (€1.11) | €1.53 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $759 (€2.94) | €4.61 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $539 (€2.08) | €1.82 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,074 (€4.15) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $594 (€2.30) | €1.61 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $277 (€1.07) | €1.00 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $360 (€1.39) | €1.55 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,684 (€7) | €9 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (€2.12) | €2.24 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $208 (€0.81) | €0.99 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $143,638 (€555) | €869 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $95,173 (€368) | €578 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $13,716 (€53) | €195 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $101,318 (€392) | €528 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $64,363 (€249) | €370 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (€36) | €135 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,473 (€17) | €24 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $108,901 (€421) | €342 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (€216) | €103 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (€5.87) | €9 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (€4.13) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,408 (€83) | €80 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,496 (€48) | €36 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,460 (€145) | €89 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,171 (€121) | €94 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (€26,763) | €22,296 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $240 (€0.93) | €1.97 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,461 (€13) | €31 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,479 (€5.72) | €4.45 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,037 (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,154 (€16) | €42 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (€4.10) | €3.87 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $732 (€2.83) | €3.65 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $826 (€3.19) | €4.52 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (€2.31) | €2.85 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (€2.11) | €2.79 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,929 (€7) | €14 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,687 (€22) | €31 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,855 (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,339 (€40) | €35 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,979 (€35) | €48 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,769 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,079 (€4.17) | €3.82 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $748 (€2.89) | €4.23 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (€1,246) | €540 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (€0.29) | €0.46 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,106 (€27) | €38 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $661 (€2.56) | €4.69 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,661 prices entered by 1,156 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Greece
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