Cost of living in Argentina compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Argentina is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (Rp 156,955) | Rp 51,111 | + 207% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (Rp 108,515) | Rp 61,877 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (Rp 35,168) | Rp 30,423 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (Rp 16,237) | Rp 22,265 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (Rp 35,487) | Rp 28,853 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (Rp 19,518) | Rp 17,001 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (Rp 75,274) | Rp 65,310 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (Rp 29,299) | Rp 46,717 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (Rp 14,386) | Rp 20,220 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (Rp 19,847) | Rp 35,818 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (Rp 82,971) | Rp 361,559 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (Rp 35,807) | Rp 21,133 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (Rp 7,893) | Rp 20,433 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (Rp 8,298,953) | Rp 22,706,200 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (Rp 5,855,846) | Rp 12,226,400 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (Rp 530,933) | Rp 1,735,350 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (Rp 6,201,536) | Rp 9,185,280 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (Rp 3,665,028) | Rp 4,750,620 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (Rp 466,819) | Rp 1,250,250 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (Rp 169,201) | Rp 355,074 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (Rp 4,638,764) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (Rp 2,607,975) | Rp 1,744,390 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (Rp 64,557) | Rp 56,362 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (Rp 41,011) | Rp 90,892 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (Rp 877,159) | Rp 737,605 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (Rp 560,849) | Rp 511,282 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (Rp 1,745,471) | Rp 1,342,120 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (Rp 1,253,178) | Rp 1,400,490 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (Rp 315,345,776) | Rp 527,598,000 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (Rp 13,176) | Rp 12,409 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (Rp 499,757) | Rp 230,891 | + 116% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (Rp 66,010) | Rp 27,948 | + 136% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (Rp 119,413) | Rp 35,309 | + 238% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (Rp 184,119) | Rp 328,198 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (Rp 63,121) | Rp 114,524 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (Rp 29,667) | Rp 23,749 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (Rp 55,545) | Rp 34,773 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (Rp 40,258) | Rp 33,895 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (Rp 35,835) | Rp 9,939 | + 261% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (Rp 101,653) | Rp 114,835 | - 11% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Argentina | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (Rp 283,307) | Rp 209,471 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (Rp 117,156) | Rp 119,365 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (Rp 339,653) | Rp 400,000 | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (Rp 419,562) | Rp 432,378 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (Rp 86,413) | Rp 157,306 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (Rp 44,148) | Rp 40,476 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (Rp 40,561) | Rp 57,564 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (Rp 8,129,999) | Rp 10,732,200 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (Rp 3,676) | Rp 1,881 | + 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (Rp 400,805) | Rp 501,142 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (Rp 45,630) | Rp 36,781 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,707 prices entered by 859 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia
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