Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $606 (2,059 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $429 (1,457 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $145 (493 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (223 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (469 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $83 (283 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $263 (893 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $96 (327 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $47 (159 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (264 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $275 (933 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (480 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (130 Ft) | 161 Ft | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $35,131 (119,423 Ft) | 304,280 Ft | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,368 (76,037 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,389 (14,918 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,840 (84,439 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,899 (54,044 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,408 (11,584 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,406 (4,780 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $33,162 (112,727 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,888 (47,210 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $347 (1,179 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $253 (859 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,694 (12,557 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,258 (7,676 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,436 (21,879 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,327 (18,107 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,920,240 (6,527,536 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (220 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,498 (5,093 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $277 (941 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $609 (2,070 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,138 (3,869 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $246 (838 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $159 (541 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $214 (729 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $112 (380 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $126 (428 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $483 (1,640 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,259 (4,281 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $639 (2,171 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,146 (7,294 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,137 (7,263 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $391 (1,328 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $157 (533 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $147 (500 Ft) | 508 Ft | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,179 (214,766 Ft) | 163,826 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (58 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,909 (6,489 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $163 (555 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Hungary
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