Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,961 (€15) | €16 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,346 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (€2.82) | €5.78 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $290 (€1.12) | €1.55 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $749 (€2.88) | €4.64 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $533 (€2.05) | €3.22 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,089 (€4.19) | €5.77 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $586 (€2.26) | €2.58 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $279 (€1.07) | €1.39 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $355 (€1.37) | €2.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,714 (€7) | €13 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (€2.11) | €2.80 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $205 (€0.79) | €1.90 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $138,564 (€533) | €2,684 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $92,594 (€356) | €2,213 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,139 (€54) | €258 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $104,179 (€401) | €1,750 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $65,118 (€251) | €1,512 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (€36) | €200 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,806 (€18) | €45 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $107,360 (€413) | €439 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (€214) | €82 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (€5.84) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (€4.11) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,869 (€84) | €80 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,780 (€49) | €47 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,159 (€143) | €95 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,171 (€120) | €101 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (€26,637) | €31,943 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $243 (€0.94) | €1.81 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,106 (€16) | €87 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,467 (€5.65) | €5.85 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,037 (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,077 (€16) | €64 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (€4.08) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $698 (€2.69) | €4.15 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $773 (€2.97) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (€2.29) | €3.26 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (€2.10) | €2.88 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,017 (€8) | €20 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,649 (€22) | €58 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,761 (€11) | €24 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,339 (€40) | €144 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,673 (€33) | €94 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,615 (€6) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,079 (€4.15) | €3.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $744 (€2.86) | €7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (€1,240) | €646 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (€0.29) | €0.33 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,219 (€28) | €55 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $661 (€2.54) | €16 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Ireland
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