- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Hungary
- Comparison
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 $200 (1,579 Ft) | 1,823 Ft | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $162 (1,276 Ft) | 1,627 Ft | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $69 (541 Ft) | 764 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (223 Ft) | 263 Ft | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (385 Ft) | 640 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (292 Ft) | 600 Ft | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $109 (856 Ft) | 955 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (322 Ft) | 387 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (170 Ft) | 226 Ft | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (297 Ft) | 238 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $171 (1,347 Ft) | 1,717 Ft | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $58 (454 Ft) | 397 Ft | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (150 Ft) | 138 Ft | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,556 (161,887 Ft) | 248,791 Ft | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,917 (109,604 Ft) | 168,179 Ft | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,616 (28,480 Ft) | 44,003 Ft | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,461 (121,758 Ft) | 167,997 Ft | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,502 (82,704 Ft) | 113,101 Ft | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,806 (22,099 Ft) | 27,776 Ft | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $806 (6,350 Ft) | 3,245 Ft | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,141 (95,618 Ft) | 120,074 Ft | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,446 (35,014 Ft) | 26,389 Ft | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (1,715 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $126 (995 Ft) | 1,824 Ft | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,809 (14,248 Ft) | 19,564 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,524 (12,001 Ft) | 12,244 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,475 (19,488 Ft) | 22,928 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,517 (19,823 Ft) | 28,358 Ft | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $519,984 (4,095,081 Ft) | 5,451,530 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (226 Ft) | 371 Ft | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $591 (4,655 Ft) | 9,680 Ft | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (1,079 Ft) | 2,552 Ft | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $202 (1,594 Ft) | 3,003 Ft | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $562 (4,428 Ft) | 12,014 Ft | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (739 Ft) | 1,178 Ft | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $63 (494 Ft) | 924 Ft | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $81 (640 Ft) | 761 Ft | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $51 (398 Ft) | 359 Ft | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (448 Ft) | 545 Ft | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $212 (1,666 Ft) | 2,981 Ft | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $557 (4,389 Ft) | 6,494 Ft | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $347 (2,729 Ft) | 3,338 Ft | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (12,775 Ft) | 14,785 Ft | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,075 (8,467 Ft) | 11,500 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $155 (1,223 Ft) | 1,554 Ft | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (577 Ft) | 649 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 (754 Ft) | 503 Ft | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $18,366 (144,637 Ft) | 147,632 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (55 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,079 (8,496 Ft) | 13,098 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $64 (505 Ft) | 1,247 Ft | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.875
HUF
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,676 prices entered by 1,059 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Hungary
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