Cost of living in Argentina compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $21,347 (€17) | €17 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,263 (€11) | €11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,655 (€3.62) | €5.40 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,670 (€1.30) | €1.56 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,072 (€3.16) | €4.63 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,998 (€2.33) | €3.73 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,607 (€5.13) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,734 (€2.12) | €2.40 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,333 (€1.04) | €1.70 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,114 (€1.64) | €1.65 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,987 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,403 (€2.64) | €2.54 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,270 (€0.99) | €1.53 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $951,555 (€739) | €1,442 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $605,782 (€471) | €916 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,856 (€75) | €145 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $659,850 (€513) | €999 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $504,642 (€392) | €752 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,339 (€52) | €130 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,130 (€16) | €25 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (€398) | €295 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (€195) | €140 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,742 (€6) | €5.66 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,035 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,706 (€87) | €75 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,386 (€53) | €41 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,748 (€117) | €98 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $129,628 (€101) | €96 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,693,800 (€24,625) | €25,973 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,254 (€0.97) | €1.76 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,839 (€35) | €39 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,626 (€5.92) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $31,596 (€25) | €106 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (€8) | €5.64 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,846 (€2.99) | €3.74 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,638 (€4.38) | €3.36 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,457 (€2.69) | €2.06 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,637 (€2.83) | €1.68 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $15,818 (€12) | €20 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $42,087 (€33) | €41 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,561 (€15) | €18 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $54,836 (€43) | €91 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $74,391 (€58) | €67 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,686 (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,363 (€4.17) | €2.33 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,187 (€3.25) | €5.19 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $886,258 (€689) | €677 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (€0.55) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (€32) | €51 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,297 (€3.34) | €6 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,933 prices entered by 671 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Italy
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