Cost of living in Argentina compared to Iceland
Currency:
Food | - 73% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Argentina | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (1,367 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (945 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (306 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (141 kr) | 236 kr | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (309 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (170 kr) | 666 kr | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (656 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (255 kr) | 399 kr | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (125 kr) | 468 kr | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (173 kr) | 699 kr | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (723 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (312 kr) | 396 kr | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (69 kr) | 589 kr | - 88% | |
Housing | - 88% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 88% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Argentina | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (72,297 kr) | 337,107 kr | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (51,013 kr) | 238,569 kr | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (4,625 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (54,025 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (31,928 kr) | 155,625 kr | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (4,067 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (1,474 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (40,411 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (22,719 kr) | 24,394 kr | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (562 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (357 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Argentina | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (7,641 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (4,886 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (15,206 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (10,917 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Argentina | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (2,747,143 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (115 kr) | 313 kr | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (4,354 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Argentina | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (575 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (1,040 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (1,604 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (550 kr) | 750 kr | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (258 kr) | 665 kr | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (484 kr) | 948 kr | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (351 kr) | 863 kr | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (312 kr) | 577 kr | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (886 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 75% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Argentina | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (2,468 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (1,021 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (2,959 kr) | 17,961 kr | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (3,655 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (753 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (385 kr) | 697 kr | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (353 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (70,825 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (32 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (3,492 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (398 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 76% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,142 prices entered by 790 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in Iceland
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