Cost of living in Argentina compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $630 (₨514) | ₨370 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $451 (₨368) | ₨294 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (₨123) | ₨143 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (₨55) | ₨52 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 (₨117) | ₨73 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (₨71) | ₨36 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $272 (₨222) | ₨227 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (₨84) | ₨140 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (₨40) | ₨31 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (₨65) | ₨132 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $283 (₨231) | ₨774 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (₨118) | ₨85 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (₨32) | ₨36 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,701 (₨29,923) | ₨33,366 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,665 (₨19,295) | ₨19,918 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,424 (₨3,607) | ₨4,363 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,935 (₨20,331) | ₨19,026 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,398 (₨13,370) | ₨12,499 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,496 (₨2,850) | ₨3,334 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,427 (₨1,164) | ₨676 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,384 (₨28,850) | ₨29,555 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,963 (₨12,199) | ₨10,444 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (₨285) | ₨411 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (₨213) | ₨211 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 (₨3,147) | ₨2,314 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,403 (₨1,959) | ₨2,579 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,812 (₨5,554) | ₨3,601 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,666 (₨4,620) | ₨2,719 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,023,980 (₨1,650,208) | ₨918,724 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (₨56) | ₨80 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,562 (₨1,274) | ₨1,164 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288 (₨235) | ₨100 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $615 (₨502) | ₨212 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,173 (₨957) | ₨624 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $260 (₨212) | ₨316 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (₨134) | ₨161 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $218 (₨178) | ₨254 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $115 (₨93) | ₨140 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (₨105) | ₨68 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $503 (₨410) | ₨239 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,309 (₨1,067) | ₨1,175 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $673 (₨549) | ₨473 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,165 (₨1,765) | ₨1,631 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,207 (₨1,799) | ₨1,624 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $404 (₨330) | ₨568 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $167 (₨136) | ₨193 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $154 (₨125) | ₨191 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 (₨54,104) | ₨36,202 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (₨15) | ₨5.27 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,985 (₨1,619) | ₨1,577 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (₨140) | ₨271 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in India
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