Cost of living in Argentina compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,212 (34 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $861 (24 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $328 (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $122 (3.48 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $221 (6 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $191 (5.41 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $509 (14 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $204 (5.80 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $79 (2.24 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $168 (4.77 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $637 (18 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $242 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $83 (2.36 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $70,243 (1,993 ₪) | 7,829 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $44,781 (1,271 ₪) | 5,718 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,799 (165 ₪) | 737 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $47,519 (1,348 ₪) | 5,142 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $29,940 (850 ₪) | 4,030 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,046 (143 ₪) | 395 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,267 (64 ₪) | 75 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $53,561 (1,520 ₪) | 2,204 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $27,673 (785 ₪) | 340 ₪ | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $579 (16 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $472 (13 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $7,413 (210 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,083 (144 ₪) | 187 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,749 (475 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,397 (352 ₪) | 516 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,631,330 (103,040 ₪) | 140,987 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $113 (3.21 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,611 (74 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $617 (18 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $943 (27 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,405 (68 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $472 (13 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $317 (9 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $378 (11 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $229 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $218 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $920 (26 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,463 (70 ₪) | 190 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,088 (31 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,367 (96 ₪) | 389 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,606 (102 ₪) | 334 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $711 (20 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $356 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $302 (9 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $107,572 (3,052 ₪) | 2,510 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (0.75 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,311 (94 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $281 (8 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Israel
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