Cost of living in Argentina compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,907 (₨1,353) | ₨368 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,342 (₨811) | ₨319 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $736 (₨255) | ₨165 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $282 (₨98) | ₨58 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $731 (₨253) | ₨90 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $517 (₨179) | ₨39 | + 362% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,007 (₨349) | ₨239 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $590 (₨205) | ₨154 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $273 (₨95) | ₨31 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $362 (₨126) | ₨169 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,658 (₨574) | ₨769 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $544 (₨188) | ₨91 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $196 (₨68) | ₨38 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $139,539 (₨48,338) | ₨40,484 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $92,548 (₨32,060) | ₨24,222 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $13,836 (₨4,793) | ₨5,258 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $98,707 (₨34,194) | ₨24,750 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $62,457 (₨21,636) | ₨14,691 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,314 (₨3,227) | ₨6,007 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,556 (₨1,578) | ₨665 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $102,211 (₨35,407) | ₨29,903 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,451 (₨18,863) | ₨11,999 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,470 (₨509) | ₨535 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,074 (₨372) | ₨428 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,114 (₨7,314) | ₨2,524 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,195 (₨4,225) | ₨2,741 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,687 (₨12,709) | ₨4,298 | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $30,445 (₨10,547) | ₨3,255 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,830,540 (₨2,366,204) | ₨1,326,030 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $239 (₨83) | ₨105 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,609 (₨1,250) | ₨1,104 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,519 (₨526) | ₨138 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,122 (₨735) | ₨276 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,209 (₨1,458) | ₨905 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,092 (₨378) | ₨396 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $752 (₨261) | ₨223 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $831 (₨288) | ₨281 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $598 (₨207) | ₨167 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $548 (₨190) | ₨98 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,969 (₨682) | ₨306 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,526 (₨1,914) | ₨1,460 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,763 (₨957) | ₨600 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,673 (₨3,697) | ₨1,500 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,904 (₨3,084) | ₨1,872 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,740 (₨603) | ₨756 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,066 (₨369) | ₨217 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $755 (₨261) | ₨182 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $315,951 (₨109,450) | ₨51,130 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $83 (₨29) | ₨1.39 | + 1969% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,228 (₨2,504) | ₨1,638 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $668 (₨231) | ₨270 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,304 prices entered by 2,282 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 63% more expensive than in India
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