Cost of living in Argentina compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $651 (₨528) | ₨377 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $473 (₨384) | ₨295 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $157 (₨127) | ₨142 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (₨55) | ₨52 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $147 (₨119) | ₨75 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (₨73) | ₨37 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $285 (₨231) | ₨231 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (₨88) | ₨147 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (₨42) | ₨32 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (₨67) | ₨138 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (₨235) | ₨733 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (₨119) | ₨85 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (₨32) | ₨35 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,460 (₨31,178) | ₨33,762 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,966 (₨20,239) | ₨20,076 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,465 (₨3,620) | ₨4,413 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,581 (₨21,548) | ₨18,268 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,305 (₨14,028) | ₨11,671 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,534 (₨2,865) | ₨3,084 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,441 (₨1,168) | ₨707 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,674 (₨29,730) | ₨29,742 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,000 (₨12,970) | ₨10,549 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $365 (₨296) | ₨406 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (₨219) | ₨216 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,128 (₨3,347) | ₨2,365 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,642 (₨2,142) | ₨2,490 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,500 (₨6,080) | ₨3,647 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,188 (₨5,017) | ₨2,705 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,102,690 (₨1,704,575) | ₨945,162 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $73 (₨59) | ₨82 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,657 (₨1,344) | ₨1,126 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $297 (₨241) | ₨102 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $631 (₨512) | ₨205 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,245 (₨1,009) | ₨635 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (₨225) | ₨319 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (₨138) | ₨169 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (₨185) | ₨261 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (₨96) | ₨137 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $136 (₨110) | ₨71 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $523 (₨424) | ₨227 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (₨1,116) | ₨1,211 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $713 (₨578) | ₨479 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,262 (₨1,833) | ₨1,629 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (₨1,863) | ₨1,521 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (₨348) | ₨509 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $174 (₨141) | ₨181 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (₨131) | ₨187 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (₨55,013) | ₨38,098 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (₨15) | ₨4.97 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,067 (₨1,676) | ₨1,484 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (₨147) | ₨269 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in India
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