Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,851 (5,335 Ft) | 3,279 Ft | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,229 (3,542 Ft) | 2,184 Ft | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $427 (1,231 Ft) | 830 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $165 (477 Ft) | 407 Ft | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $315 (907 Ft) | 834 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $219 (633 Ft) | 955 Ft | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $657 (1,895 Ft) | 1,727 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $247 (713 Ft) | 545 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $110 (318 Ft) | 335 Ft | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $206 (593 Ft) | 291 Ft | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $842 (2,428 Ft) | 1,778 Ft | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $309 (890 Ft) | 497 Ft | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $102 (293 Ft) | 216 Ft | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $90,579 (261,114 Ft) | 273,907 Ft | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $60,132 (173,343 Ft) | 194,959 Ft | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $7,852 (22,634 Ft) | 49,310 Ft | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $67,589 (194,842 Ft) | 186,297 Ft | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $39,296 (113,280 Ft) | 143,644 Ft | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,655 (16,303 Ft) | 31,120 Ft | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,496 (7,194 Ft) | 3,945 Ft | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $62,773 (180,957 Ft) | 99,130 Ft | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $35,582 (102,573 Ft) | 38,811 Ft | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $904 (2,605 Ft) | 3,435 Ft | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $551 (1,589 Ft) | 2,523 Ft | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 78% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $12,034 (34,691 Ft) | 24,099 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $7,727 (22,275 Ft) | 11,301 Ft | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $22,750 (65,581 Ft) | 29,391 Ft | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $17,796 (51,301 Ft) | 34,084 Ft | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,511,230 (13,004,654 Ft) | 8,238,990 Ft | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $154 (444 Ft) | 576 Ft | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,604 (7,506 Ft) | 9,084 Ft | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $800 (2,307 Ft) | 3,044 Ft | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,167 (3,365 Ft) | 3,408 Ft | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,390 (6,891 Ft) | 15,081 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $595 (1,715 Ft) | 1,987 Ft | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $409 (1,178 Ft) | 983 Ft | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $435 (1,255 Ft) | 971 Ft | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $320 (923 Ft) | 491 Ft | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $280 (808 Ft) | 881 Ft | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,278 (3,684 Ft) | 4,225 Ft | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 34% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,237 (9,332 Ft) | 7,577 Ft | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,395 (4,021 Ft) | 5,021 Ft | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $4,491 (12,945 Ft) | 12,511 Ft | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,398 (15,560 Ft) | 19,689 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $895 (2,581 Ft) | 2,160 Ft | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $439 (1,265 Ft) | 688 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $382 (1,102 Ft) | 639 Ft | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $121,697 (350,819 Ft) | 167,224 Ft | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $32 (91 Ft) | 24 Ft | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,810 (13,866 Ft) | 16,180 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $386 (1,113 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,365 prices entered by 1,168 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Hungary
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