Cost of living in Argentina compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,315 (₨857) | ₨344 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $897 (₨584) | ₨299 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $329 (₨215) | ₨161 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $124 (₨81) | ₨54 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $230 (₨150) | ₨83 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $197 (₨128) | ₨41 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $517 (₨337) | ₨216 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $205 (₨134) | ₨153 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 (₨52) | ₨29 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $172 (₨112) | ₨151 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $644 (₨420) | ₨769 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $243 (₨159) | ₨87 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $83 (₨54) | ₨35 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $74,201 (₨48,346) | ₨30,437 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $46,135 (₨30,059) | ₨19,332 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,819 (₨3,791) | ₨4,833 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $48,255 (₨31,440) | ₨22,933 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $30,501 (₨19,873) | ₨14,192 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,343 (₨3,481) | ₨3,664 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,221 (₨1,447) | ₨513 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $52,611 (₨34,279) | ₨29,585 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $27,574 (₨17,966) | ₨13,060 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $586 (₨382) | ₨413 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $466 (₨303) | ₨377 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $8,220 (₨5,356) | ₨2,299 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,272 (₨3,435) | ₨2,368 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,447 (₨10,716) | ₨3,408 | + 214% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,580 (₨8,196) | ₨2,866 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,755,500 (₨2,446,898) | ₨958,460 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $117 (₨76) | ₨108 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,696 (₨1,756) | ₨1,482 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $498 (₨324) | ₨128 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $867 (₨565) | ₨222 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,480 (₨1,616) | ₨815 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $444 (₨289) | ₨402 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $328 (₨214) | ₨183 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $368 (₨240) | ₨242 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $229 (₨149) | ₨163 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $215 (₨140) | ₨73 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $822 (₨535) | ₨336 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,607 (₨1,699) | ₨1,329 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,106 (₨721) | ₨586 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,447 (₨2,246) | ₨1,606 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,039 (₨2,632) | ₨2,079 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $668 (₨436) | ₨594 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $353 (₨230) | ₨226 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $303 (₨197) | ₨175 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $114,580 (₨74,655) | ₨43,316 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (₨18) | ₨1.29 | + 1275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,365 (₨2,193) | ₨1,462 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $290 (₨189) | ₨237 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 52% more expensive than in India
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