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 $16,831 (€16) | €15 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,891 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,482 (€3.26) | €4.40 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,505 (€1.41) | €1.71 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,215 (€3.01) | €5.17 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,166 (€2.96) | €1.96 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,196 (€5.80) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,311 (€2.16) | €2.08 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,317 (€1.23) | €1.17 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,701 (€1.59) | €1.39 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,254 (€5.85) | €13 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,691 (€2.52) | €2.57 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,048 (€0.98) | €0.96 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,154,550 (€1,080) | €1,059 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $542,710 (€508) | €720 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $85,658 (€80) | €172 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $506,962 (€474) | €546 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (€294) | €418 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (€45) | €143 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,895 (€20) | €20 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $538,597 (€504) | €460 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (€274) | €80 | + 245% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,322 (€5.91) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (€4.70) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 97% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,538 (€99) | €73 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (€81) | €28 | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $153,164 (€143) | €108 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $148,821 (€139) | €86 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $28,673,300 (€26,823) | €26,822 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,064 (€1.00) | €1.88 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,458 (€37) | €29 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,018 (€8) | €4.10 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,508 (€16) | €5.34 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $20,361 (€19) | €45 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (€3.76) | €3.39 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,366 (€2.21) | €4.47 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,113 (€3.85) | €4.48 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,647 (€3.41) | €2.35 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,370 (€4.09) | €2.59 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,846 (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,063 (€33) | €41 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,904 (€11) | €17 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (€75) | €47 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $54,119 (€51) | €56 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,849 (€4.54) | €4.23 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (€2.93) | €4.85 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (€1,130) | €1,025 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (€0.51) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,964 (€28) | €36 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,622 (€4.32) | €4.84 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,288 prices entered by 717 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Greece
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