Cost of living in Argentina compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,956 (Rp 324,676) | Rp 55,068 | + 490% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,950 (Rp 200,627) | Rp 58,183 | + 245% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,966 (Rp 61,449) | Rp 31,308 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,541 (Rp 23,868) | Rp 23,300 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,313 (Rp 51,329) | Rp 30,367 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,008 (Rp 46,609) | Rp 14,479 | + 222% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,580 (Rp 101,946) | Rp 67,619 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,551 (Rp 39,518) | Rp 46,085 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,633 (Rp 25,304) | Rp 20,806 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,044 (Rp 31,667) | Rp 34,093 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,700 (Rp 119,296) | Rp 344,694 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,070 (Rp 47,571) | Rp 18,823 | + 153% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,101 (Rp 17,058) | Rp 14,432 | + 18% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Argentina is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $976,935 (Rp 15,135,602) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $629,968 (Rp 9,760,061) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $117,333 (Rp 1,817,834) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $612,661 (Rp 9,491,924) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $426,502 (Rp 6,607,773) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $60,189 (Rp 932,508) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $26,417 (Rp 409,279) | Rp 378,883 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $485,222 (Rp 7,517,519) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 135% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $275,994 (Rp 4,275,960) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,232 (Rp 112,044) | Rp 91,402 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,110 (Rp 79,171) | Rp 80,207 | - 1% | |
Clothes | + 106% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $121,789 (Rp 1,886,871) | Rp 759,724 | + 148% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $60,735 (Rp 940,959) | Rp 458,661 | + 105% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $146,602 (Rp 2,271,297) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $130,534 (Rp 2,022,356) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,626,600 (Rp 474,496,292) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,241 (Rp 19,226) | Rp 12,334 | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $43,371 (Rp 671,937) | Rp 199,904 | + 236% | |
Personal Care | + 146% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,357 (Rp 144,972) | Rp 22,456 | + 546% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $19,607 (Rp 303,764) | Rp 96,147 | + 216% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $24,917 (Rp 386,033) | Rp 275,446 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,765 (Rp 120,296) | Rp 66,604 | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,255 (Rp 50,431) | Rp 26,592 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,430 (Rp 84,128) | Rp 33,023 | + 155% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,804 (Rp 58,931) | Rp 27,953 | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,596 (Rp 55,719) | Rp 12,305 | + 353% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,329 (Rp 191,011) | Rp 84,361 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 130% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $39,433 (Rp 610,933) | Rp 261,890 | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,833 (Rp 229,810) | Rp 104,570 | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,382 (Rp 718,589) | Rp 496,791 | + 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $65,267 (Rp 1,011,180) | Rp 379,769 | + 166% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,280 (Rp 143,777) | Rp 149,637 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,789 (Rp 89,683) | Rp 38,584 | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,398 (Rp 68,133) | Rp 50,891 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $973,929 (Rp 15,089,030) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 118% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $533 (Rp 8,254) | Rp 2,388 | + 246% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $36,566 (Rp 566,517) | Rp 433,566 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,601 (Rp 55,793) | Rp 42,633 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia
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