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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $329 (20 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $254 (15 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $97 (5.89 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $48 (2.91 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $78 (4.73 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $52 (3.13 ₪) | 5.87 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $180 (11 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $58 (3.54 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (1.81 ₪) | 4.51 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $52 (3.14 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $202 (12 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $91 (5.51 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $30 (1.83 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $26,076 (1,578 ₪) | 7,456 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $16,184 (979 ₪) | 5,038 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,991 (241 ₪) | 996 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,015 (1,211 ₪) | 4,937 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $12,087 (731 ₪) | 3,525 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,890 (175 ₪) | 615 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,134 (69 ₪) | 75 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $17,751 (1,074 ₪) | 1,434 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,113 (430 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $281 (17 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $169 (10 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,474 (150 ₪) | 356 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,856 (112 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,516 (213 ₪) | 456 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,555 (215 ₪) | 468 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $844,966 (51,123 ₪) | 132,352 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $47 (2.82 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,010 (61 ₪) | 219 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $236 (14 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $402 (24 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $953 (58 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $161 (10 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $103 (6 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $147 (9 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $80 (4.86 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $89 (5.39 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $338 (20 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $802 (49 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $461 (28 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,931 (117 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,421 (86 ₪) | 271 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $242 (15 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $111 (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $116 (7 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $29,112 (1,761 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (0.61 ₪) | 0.82 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,416 (86 ₪) | 297 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $99 (6 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.06050
ILS
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,992 prices entered by 1,196 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Israel
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