Cost of living in Argentina compared to Israel
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $607 (23 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $429 (16 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $145 (5.47 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (2.48 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (5.22 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $84 (3.17 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $264 (10 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $97 (3.65 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $47 (1.77 ₪) | 4.15 ₪ | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (2.94 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $274 (10 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (5.33 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (1.44 ₪) | 5.51 ₪ | - 74% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $35,267 (1,330 ₪) | 7,239 ₪ | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,424 (846 ₪) | 6,044 ₪ | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,387 (165 ₪) | 725 ₪ | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,814 (936 ₪) | 4,936 ₪ | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,928 (601 ₪) | 3,620 ₪ | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,438 (130 ₪) | 467 ₪ | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,408 (53 ₪) | 67 ₪ | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $33,319 (1,257 ₪) | 1,238 ₪ | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,952 (526 ₪) | 427 ₪ | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $346 (13 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $255 (10 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,694 (139 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,268 (86 ₪) | 138 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,460 (244 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,420 (204 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,920,240 (72,439 ₪) | 137,710 ₪ | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (2.45 ₪) | 5.55 ₪ | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,498 (57 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $277 (10 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $609 (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,145 (43 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $246 (9 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $159 (6 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $214 (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $112 (4.22 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $126 (4.75 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $482 (18 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,250 (47 ₪) | 137 ₪ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $639 (24 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,146 (81 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,131 (80 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $391 (15 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $157 (5.92 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $147 (5.55 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,179 (2,383 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (0.64 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,909 (72 ₪) | 248 ₪ | - 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $163 (6 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |
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 17,044 prices entered by 1,431 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Israel
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