Cost of living in Argentina compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,809 (Rp 242,594) | Rp 44,863 | + 441% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,279 (Rp 145,169) | Rp 54,330 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $730 (Rp 46,476) | Rp 27,591 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $282 (Rp 17,953) | Rp 19,917 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $696 (Rp 44,351) | Rp 25,297 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $495 (Rp 31,523) | Rp 18,627 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,012 (Rp 64,478) | Rp 55,732 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $579 (Rp 36,853) | Rp 43,429 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $270 (Rp 17,182) | Rp 21,967 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $361 (Rp 22,969) | Rp 34,412 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,686 (Rp 107,416) | Rp 337,317 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $543 (Rp 34,608) | Rp 22,207 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $197 (Rp 12,558) | Rp 17,971 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $134,503 (Rp 8,567,549) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $87,412 (Rp 5,567,948) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $13,707 (Rp 873,081) | Rp 528,780 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $95,471 (Rp 6,081,263) | Rp 7,265,990 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $60,867 (Rp 3,877,115) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,327 (Rp 594,127) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,528 (Rp 288,398) | Rp 410,662 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $97,994 (Rp 6,241,999) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $52,360 (Rp 3,335,206) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,271 (Rp 80,970) | Rp 56,742 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $934 (Rp 59,482) | Rp 77,300 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,065 (Rp 1,341,788) | Rp 624,572 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,060 (Rp 768,183) | Rp 443,680 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,211 (Rp 2,306,575) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $29,114 (Rp 1,854,505) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,446,280 (Rp 410,614,033) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $239 (Rp 15,248) | Rp 12,273 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,684 (Rp 234,651) | Rp 150,291 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,469 (Rp 93,587) | Rp 36,367 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,144 (Rp 136,582) | Rp 60,467 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,904 (Rp 248,699) | Rp 351,050 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,092 (Rp 69,531) | Rp 130,123 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $648 (Rp 41,270) | Rp 21,655 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $720 (Rp 45,857) | Rp 34,558 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $579 (Rp 36,887) | Rp 30,035 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $523 (Rp 33,341) | Rp 15,580 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,967 (Rp 125,323) | Rp 88,350 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,471 (Rp 348,500) | Rp 216,012 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,663 (Rp 169,605) | Rp 104,481 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $9,470 (Rp 603,187) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,954 (Rp 570,380) | Rp 383,761 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,717 (Rp 109,395) | Rp 162,937 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,080 (Rp 68,806) | Rp 36,298 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $747 (Rp 47,612) | Rp 40,791 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $288,734 (Rp 18,391,729) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $83 (Rp 5,307) | Rp 2,029 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,783 (Rp 432,032) | Rp 496,553 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $623 (Rp 39,679) | Rp 35,528 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia
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