Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 46% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,464 (6,764 Ft) | 3,640 Ft | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,393 (4,413 Ft) | 2,894 Ft | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,698 (1,433 Ft) | 1,214 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,546 (599 Ft) | 417 Ft | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,311 (1,282 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,901 (1,124 Ft) | 1,018 Ft | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,826 (2,256 Ft) | 2,627 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,690 (1,042 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,496 (579 Ft) | 426 Ft | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,034 (788 Ft) | 397 Ft | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,790 (2,630 Ft) | 2,158 Ft | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,951 (1,143 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $999 (387 Ft) | 319 Ft | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $798,488 (309,283 Ft) | 410,781 Ft | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $476,713 (184,648 Ft) | 320,285 Ft | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,077 (41,862 Ft) | 49,444 Ft | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $512,114 (198,360 Ft) | 233,037 Ft | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $326,325 (126,397 Ft) | 192,023 Ft | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $84,158 (32,598 Ft) | 34,110 Ft | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,490 (9,099 Ft) | 6,256 Ft | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $504,664 (195,475 Ft) | 118,973 Ft | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (112,683 Ft) | 34,815 Ft | + 224% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,702 (2,596 Ft) | 4,880 Ft | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,354 (1,686 Ft) | 3,112 Ft | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 132% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $131,054 (50,762 Ft) | 27,551 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $84,613 (32,774 Ft) | 10,841 Ft | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $157,825 (61,131 Ft) | 29,165 Ft | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (59,520 Ft) | 37,838 Ft | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (12,364,005 Ft) | 10,054,600 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,060 (411 Ft) | 624 Ft | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $45,878 (17,770 Ft) | 8,888 Ft | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (5,241 Ft) | 3,531 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (10,329 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,544 (9,894 Ft) | 20,172 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (1,939 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (1,144 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (2,072 Ft) | 1,971 Ft | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,627 (1,405 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,204 (1,628 Ft) | 1,168 Ft | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,065 (3,511 Ft) | 4,630 Ft | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 73% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $34,013 (13,174 Ft) | 11,607 Ft | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (4,469 Ft) | 5,372 Ft | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $43,019 (16,663 Ft) | 20,711 Ft | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (20,240 Ft) | 21,184 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,945 (3,465 Ft) | 2,430 Ft | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (1,820 Ft) | 1,254 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,638 (1,797 Ft) | 906 Ft | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (467,813 Ft) | 226,975 Ft | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (212 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 608% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (11,968 Ft) | 20,698 Ft | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $5,107 (1,978 Ft) | 2,199 Ft | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,589 prices entered by 729 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 34% more expensive than in Hungary
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