Cost of living in Argentina compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
Argentina | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (₨831) | ₨417 | + 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (₨575) | ₨340 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (₨186) | ₨168 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (₨86) | ₨60 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (₨188) | ₨87 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (₨103) | ₨47 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (₨399) | ₨243 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (₨155) | ₨182 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (₨76) | ₨32 | + 140% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (₨105) | ₨155 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (₨440) | ₨905 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (₨190) | ₨88 | + 115% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (₨42) | ₨39 | + 7% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Argentina is about the same as in India | ||||
Argentina | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (₨43,964) | ₨46,457 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (₨31,022) | ₨26,696 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (₨2,813) | ₨4,673 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (₨32,853) | ₨26,601 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (₨19,416) | ₨14,895 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (₨2,473) | ₨4,065 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (₨896) | ₨595 | + 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (₨24,574) | ₨29,913 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (₨13,816) | ₨10,503 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (₨342) | ₨455 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (₨217) | ₨647 | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
Argentina | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (₨4,647) | ₨2,412 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (₨2,971) | ₨2,912 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (₨9,247) | ₨4,109 | + 125% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (₨6,639) | ₨2,950 | + 125% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
Argentina | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (₨1,670,571) | ₨1,910,150 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (₨70) | ₨102 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (₨2,648) | ₨1,062 | + 149% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
Argentina | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (₨350) | ₨140 | + 150% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (₨633) | ₨241 | + 162% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (₨975) | ₨953 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (₨334) | ₨386 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (₨157) | ₨200 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (₨294) | ₨294 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (₨213) | ₨155 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (₨190) | ₨86 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (₨539) | ₨275 | + 96% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
Argentina | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (₨1,501) | ₨1,451 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (₨621) | ₨688 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (₨1,799) | ₨1,587 | + 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (₨2,223) | ₨2,125 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (₨458) | ₨625 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (₨234) | ₨191 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (₨215) | ₨178 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (₨43,069) | ₨47,373 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (₨19) | ₨1.67 | + 1067% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (₨2,123) | ₨1,611 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (₨242) | ₨289 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,365 prices entered by 1,810 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in India
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