Cost of living in Argentina compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,623 (₨1,904) | ₨412 | + 362% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,597 (₨1,096) | ₨355 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,185 (₨337) | ₨177 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,583 (₨128) | ₨62 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,662 (₨295) | ₨101 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,779 (₨224) | ₨43 | + 425% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,041 (₨487) | ₨269 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,557 (₨206) | ₨198 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,605 (₨129) | ₨40 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,044 (₨165) | ₨179 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,392 (₨596) | ₨977 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,393 (₨273) | ₨94 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,013 (₨82) | ₨44 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $986,672 (₨79,513) | ₨44,844 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $593,244 (₨47,808) | ₨30,360 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,954 (₨7,894) | ₨5,103 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $653,318 (₨52,649) | ₨30,927 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $437,429 (₨35,251) | ₨19,243 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $64,317 (₨5,183) | ₨6,210 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,253 (₨1,632) | ₨771 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $409,842 (₨33,028) | ₨27,217 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $233,066 (₨18,782) | ₨11,683 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $9,006 (₨726) | ₨504 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,044 (₨487) | ₨1,096 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 167% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $108,834 (₨8,771) | ₨2,570 | + 241% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,625 (₨5,772) | ₨2,685 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,565 (₨12,134) | ₨4,220 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $135,557 (₨10,924) | ₨3,047 | + 259% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $27,674,400 (₨2,230,200) | ₨1,836,560 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,233 (₨99) | ₨104 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,335 (₨3,170) | ₨1,541 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (₨691) | ₨107 | + 548% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (₨1,292) | ₨299 | + 332% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,720 (₨2,314) | ₨1,117 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (₨604) | ₨374 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,285 (₨345) | ₨235 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,751 (₨463) | ₨274 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,530 (₨284) | ₨181 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,759 (₨303) | ₨96 | + 217% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,833 (₨1,357) | ₨319 | + 325% | |
| Entertainment | + 175% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Argentina | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $36,729 (₨2,960) | ₨1,483 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $24,978 (₨2,013) | ₨618 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,924 (₨4,910) | ₨1,571 | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $73,218 (₨5,900) | ₨2,160 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $11,515 (₨928) | ₨907 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,736 (₨462) | ₨236 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,152 (₨335) | ₨200 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,039,470 (₨83,768) | ₨41,395 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $592 (₨48) | ₨5.89 | + 711% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,574 (₨2,867) | ₨1,826 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,977 (₨320) | ₨280 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,851 prices entered by 1,158 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 93% more expensive than in India
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