- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $214 (21 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $171 (17 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $72 (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $30 (2.93 ₪) | 5.94 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $52 (5.13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $39 (3.83 ₪) | 5.54 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $110 (11 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (4.15 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $23 (2.24 ₪) | 4.22 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $39 (3.82 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $175 (17 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $61 (6 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $21 (2.04 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,914 (2,072 ₪) | 7,503 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,246 (1,411 ₪) | 5,501 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,712 (368 ₪) | 820 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,449 (1,530 ₪) | 4,368 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,759 (1,066 ₪) | 3,250 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,774 (275 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $820 (81 ₪) | 79 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,199 (1,208 ₪) | 1,610 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,821 (478 ₪) | 388 ₪ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $220 (22 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $134 (13 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,925 (191 ₪) | 382 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,626 (161 ₪) | 173 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,503 (248 ₪) | 430 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,547 (252 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 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 $565,288 (55,996 ₪) | 131,348 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $31 (3.08 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $622 (62 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152 (15 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $219 (22 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $607 (60 ₪) | 477 ₪ | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (10 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $66 (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $86 (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $52 (5.13 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $60 (5.97 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $228 (23 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $590 (58 ₪) | 139 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $354 (35 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,724 (171 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,125 (111 ₪) | 257 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $161 (16 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $75 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $100 (10 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $20,119 (1,993 ₪) | 2,298 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (0.70 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,123 (111 ₪) | 256 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $66 (6 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.09906
ILS
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,278 prices entered by 902 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Israel
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