- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $166 (29 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $136 (24 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $57 (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $26 (4.52 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $38 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $36 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $102 (18 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $39 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $19 (3.40 ₪) | 4.87 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $31 (5.43 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $137 (24 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $49 (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $16 (2.77 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $17,428 (3,060 ₪) | 7,998 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $12,774 (2,243 ₪) | 5,766 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $2,220 (390 ₪) | 702 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $14,058 (2,468 ₪) | 4,983 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $9,104 (1,599 ₪) | 3,625 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,502 (264 ₪) | 464 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $727 (128 ₪) | 74 ₪ | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $11,643 (2,044 ₪) | 2,084 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,535 (621 ₪) | 427 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $198 (35 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $107 (19 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,751 (307 ₪) | 327 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,324 (233 ₪) | 202 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,217 (389 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,411 (423 ₪) | 472 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $440,932 (77,425 ₪) | 135,083 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $23 (3.99 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $422 (74 ₪) | 238 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $108 (19 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $189 (33 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $507 (89 ₪) | 325 ₪ | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $76 (13 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $56 (10 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $75 (13 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $44 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $52 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $199 (35 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $529 (93 ₪) | 154 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $290 (51 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,176 (206 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,053 (185 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $156 (27 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $64 (11 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $89 (16 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $15,490 (2,720 ₪) | 2,428 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $5.85 (1.03 ₪) | 0.85 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $971 (171 ₪) | 316 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $58 (10 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.17559
ILS
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,710 prices entered by 1,014 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Israel
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