Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $607 (€5.75) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $429 (€4.07) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $145 (€1.38) | €4.59 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (€0.62) | €1.04 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (€1.31) | €3.46 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $84 (€0.80) | €2.38 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $264 (€2.50) | €4.59 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $97 (€0.92) | €2.21 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $47 (€0.44) | €1.21 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (€0.74) | €2.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $274 (€2.60) | €12 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (€1.34) | €2.28 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (€0.36) | €1.36 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 80% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $35,267 (€334) | €2,286 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,424 (€213) | €1,745 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,387 (€42) | €160 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,814 (€235) | €1,531 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,928 (€151) | €1,293 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,438 (€33) | €89 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,408 (€13) | €33 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $33,319 (€316) | €354 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,952 (€132) | €108 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $346 (€3.29) | €7 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $255 (€2.41) | €12 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,694 (€35) | €63 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,268 (€22) | €32 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,460 (€61) | €85 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,420 (€51) | €87 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,920,240 (€18,209) | €26,934 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (€0.62) | €1.29 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,498 (€14) | €132 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $277 (€2.63) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $609 (€5.77) | €14 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,145 (€11) | €56 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $246 (€2.34) | €4.83 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $159 (€1.51) | €3.04 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $214 (€2.03) | €4.50 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $112 (€1.06) | €2.12 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $126 (€1.19) | €2.35 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $482 (€4.57) | €18 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,250 (€12) | €40 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $639 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,146 (€20) | €109 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,131 (€20) | €66 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $391 (€3.70) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $157 (€1.49) | €3.68 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $147 (€1.39) | €6 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,179 (€599) | €411 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (€0.16) | €0.39 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,909 (€18) | €46 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $163 (€1.55) | €14 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,426 prices entered by 1,505 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Ireland
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