Cost of living in Argentina compared to Guernsey
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Argentina | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (£8) | £20 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (£5.45) | £12 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (£1.77) | £5.00 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (£0.82) | £1.70 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (£1.78) | £4.80 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (£0.98) | £5.16 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (£3.78) | £7 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (£1.47) | £2.50 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (£0.72) | £1.93 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (£1.00) | £2.50 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (£4.17) | £35 | - 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (£1.80) | £2.50 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (£0.40) | £2.00 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 86% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 86% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Argentina | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (£417) | £4,574 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (£294) | £3,000 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (£27) | £200 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (£312) | £1,800 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (£184) | £1,400 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (£23) | £100 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (£9) | £30 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (£233) | £400 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (£131) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (£3.24) | £5.00 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (£2.06) | £18 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Argentina | Guernsey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (£44) | £80 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (£28) | £50 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (£88) | £75 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (£63) | £70 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Argentina | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (£15,846) | £23,900 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (£0.66) | £1.80 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (£25) | £30 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Argentina | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (£3.32) | £4.00 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (£6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (£9) | £50 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (£3.17) | £3.00 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (£1.49) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (£2.79) | £3.00 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (£2.02) | £2.50 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (£1.80) | £2.00 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (£5.11) | £30 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Argentina | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (£14) | £40 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (£5.89) | £20 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (£17) | £50 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (£21) | £140 | - 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (£4.34) | £11 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (£2.22) | £3.50 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (£2.04) | £5.80 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (£409) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (£0.18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (£20) | £60 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (£2.29) | £9 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,010 prices entered by 762 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Guernsey
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