Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (4,838 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,013 (3,198 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (1,053 Ft) | 944 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (415 Ft) | 476 Ft | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (1,037 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (678 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (1,561 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (685 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (448 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (503 Ft) | 366 Ft | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (2,161 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (776 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (272 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $233,401 (247,722 Ft) | 365,445 Ft | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (156,496 Ft) | 256,867 Ft | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (19,637 Ft) | 52,487 Ft | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (170,602 Ft) | 207,517 Ft | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (126,566 Ft) | 157,009 Ft | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (17,329 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (4,949 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (135,961 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (80,070 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (1,884 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (1,958 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (29,846 Ft) | 27,750 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (17,681 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (44,772 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (40,788 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (8,837,905 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (306 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,650 (9,181 Ft) | 9,649 Ft | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (2,037 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (3,377 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (6,440 Ft) | 20,185 Ft | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (1,688 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (944 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (1,509 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (871 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (752 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (3,394 Ft) | 4,563 Ft | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (8,302 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (3,591 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (14,406 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (16,364 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (3,025 Ft) | 2,873 Ft | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (1,606 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (1,173 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (368,970 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (62 Ft) | 35 Ft | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (9,709 Ft) | 18,507 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (1,043 Ft) | 2,051 Ft | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,480 prices entered by 1,107 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Hungary
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