- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Hungary
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $213 (1,587 Ft) | 1,809 Ft | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $171 (1,276 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $72 (533 Ft) | 779 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $30 (221 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $52 (385 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $39 (288 Ft) | 611 Ft | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $110 (818 Ft) | 961 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (312 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $23 (168 Ft) | 219 Ft | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $39 (288 Ft) | 242 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $178 (1,323 Ft) | 1,765 Ft | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $61 (454 Ft) | 389 Ft | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $21 (153 Ft) | 147 Ft | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,966 (156,042 Ft) | 242,923 Ft | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,246 (106,024 Ft) | 167,154 Ft | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,674 (27,345 Ft) | 45,487 Ft | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,449 (114,978 Ft) | 170,493 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,789 (80,295 Ft) | 112,624 Ft | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,774 (20,644 Ft) | 28,184 Ft | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $828 (6,161 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,150 (90,427 Ft) | 124,076 Ft | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,821 (35,882 Ft) | 28,857 Ft | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $220 (1,640 Ft) | 2,613 Ft | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $133 (993 Ft) | 1,926 Ft | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,920 (14,291 Ft) | 19,292 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,626 (12,102 Ft) | 12,392 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,498 (18,592 Ft) | 23,174 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,551 (18,986 Ft) | 28,730 Ft | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $565,288 (4,207,183 Ft) | 5,554,070 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $31 (232 Ft) | 372 Ft | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $626 (4,659 Ft) | 9,628 Ft | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152 (1,131 Ft) | 2,564 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $219 (1,631 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $599 (4,458 Ft) | 10,777 Ft | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (722 Ft) | 1,273 Ft | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $66 (490 Ft) | 948 Ft | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $86 (643 Ft) | 785 Ft | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $52 (385 Ft) | 370 Ft | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $60 (449 Ft) | 539 Ft | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $229 (1,701 Ft) | 2,876 Ft | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $590 (4,389 Ft) | 6,904 Ft | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $354 (2,638 Ft) | 3,232 Ft | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,724 (12,830 Ft) | 14,395 Ft | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,125 (8,373 Ft) | 11,491 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $161 (1,201 Ft) | 1,564 Ft | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $75 (562 Ft) | 683 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $100 (741 Ft) | 546 Ft | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $20,119 (149,739 Ft) | 147,129 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (53 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,119 (8,331 Ft) | 12,590 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $66 (488 Ft) | 1,255 Ft | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Hungary
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