Cost of living in Argentina compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 84% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 84% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Argentina | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (﷼ 421,790) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (﷼ 291,615) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (﷼ 94,509) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (﷼ 43,633) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 87% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (﷼ 95,366) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (﷼ 52,450) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (﷼ 202,285) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (﷼ 78,737) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (﷼ 38,660) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (﷼ 53,336) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (﷼ 222,969) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (﷼ 96,224) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (﷼ 21,211) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 93% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 93% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Argentina | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (﷼ 22,301,983) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (﷼ 15,736,561) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (﷼ 1,426,790) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (﷼ 16,665,543) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (﷼ 9,849,122) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (﷼ 1,254,493) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (﷼ 454,698) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (﷼ 12,465,866) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (﷼ 7,008,477) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 95% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (﷼ 173,485) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (﷼ 110,210) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 92% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 92% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Argentina | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (﷼ 2,357,211) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (﷼ 1,507,183) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (﷼ 4,690,647) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (﷼ 3,367,697) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 89% | |
Transportation | - 87% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 87% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Argentina | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (﷼ 847,436,602) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 96% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (﷼ 35,409) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (﷼ 1,343,010) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 90% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 90% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Argentina | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (﷼ 177,391) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (﷼ 320,900) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (﷼ 494,788) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (﷼ 169,627) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (﷼ 79,725) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (﷼ 149,267) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (﷼ 108,187) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (﷼ 96,299) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (﷼ 273,175) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 87% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 87% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Argentina | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (﷼ 761,338) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (﷼ 314,837) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (﷼ 912,758) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (﷼ 1,127,501) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (﷼ 232,220) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (﷼ 118,639) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (﷼ 109,002) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (﷼ 21,847,951) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (﷼ 9,879) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (﷼ 1,077,093) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (﷼ 122,624) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 89% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,916 prices entered by 845 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 89% cheaper than in Iran
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