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Cost of living in Argentina compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $233 (₨397) | ₨395 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $193 (₨328) | ₨257 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $75 (₨128) | ₨143 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $33 (₨56) | ₨52 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $60 (₨102) | ₨71 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $41 (₨70) | ₨37 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $121 (₨205) | ₨195 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $46 (₨79) | ₨141 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $23 (₨40) | ₨24 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $43 (₨72) | ₨120 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $200 (₨340) | ₨868 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $67 (₨114) | ₨82 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $22 (₨38) | ₨33 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,702 (₨38,612) | ₨30,952 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,188 (₨25,832) | ₨20,722 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,718 (₨6,323) | ₨4,222 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,706 (₨26,714) | ₨23,489 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,171 (₨19,001) | ₨15,067 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,926 (₨4,977) | ₨3,407 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $884 (₨1,503) | ₨774 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,985 (₨22,085) | ₨33,237 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,482 (₨9,323) | ₨10,729 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $234 (₨398) | ₨416 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $161 (₨273) | ₨547 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,080 (₨3,538) | ₨2,420 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,716 (₨2,918) | ₨2,712 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,615 (₨4,448) | ₨4,018 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,801 (₨4,764) | ₨3,262 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $660,621 (₨1,123,605) | ₨888,670 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $35 (₨60) | ₨79 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $712 (₨1,211) | ₨1,293 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $195 (₨332) | ₨129 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $329 (₨560) | ₨328 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $592 (₨1,008) | ₨1,174 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $108 (₨184) | ₨263 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $73 (₨123) | ₨183 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $94 (₨159) | ₨229 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $52 (₨89) | ₨128 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $64 (₨109) | ₨72 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $243 (₨414) | ₨299 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $620 (₨1,054) | ₨1,247 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $359 (₨610) | ₨495 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,015 (₨3,428) | ₨2,139 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,163 (₨1,978) | ₨1,840 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $164 (₨279) | ₨831 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $80 (₨137) | ₨218 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $103 (₨175) | ₨239 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $22,056 (₨37,513) | ₨37,438 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $8 (₨13) | ₨70 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,124 (₨1,912) | ₨1,877 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $71 (₨120) | ₨255 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,465 prices entered by 4,728 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in India
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