Cost of living in Argentina compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,528 (49 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,993 (33 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,030 (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $382 (4.16 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $974 (11 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $655 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,472 (16 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $647 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $421 (4.58 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $466 (5.07 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,067 (22 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $745 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $271 (2.95 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $220,079 (2,395 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $138,696 (1,509 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $19,149 (208 ₪) | 650 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $148,310 (1,614 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $108,186 (1,177 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $18,444 (201 ₪) | 376 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,739 (52 ₪) | 97 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,668 (1,411 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76,379 (831 ₪) | 436 ₪ | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,760 (19 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,565 (17 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,451 (299 ₪) | 328 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,082 (175 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $43,119 (469 ₪) | 435 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,412 (418 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,086,590 (88,009 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $283 (3.08 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $5,446 (59 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,844 (20 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,074 (33 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,795 (85 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,910 (21 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $887 (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,370 (15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $819 (9 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $713 (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,959 (32 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,896 (86 ₪) | 155 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,201 (35 ₪) | 91 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,874 (151 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,435 (168 ₪) | 279 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,262 (25 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,391 (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,087 (12 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $352,941 (3,841 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $75 (0.82 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 460% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,937 (97 ₪) | 258 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $953 (10 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Israel
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