Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ivory Coast
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Argentina | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,641 (9,423 Franc) | 11,351 Franc | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,433 (5,734 Franc) | 5,133 Franc | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,202 (2,008 Franc) | 3,484 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $463 (773 Franc) | 1,235 Franc | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,266 (2,115 Franc) | 1,146 Franc | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $912 (1,524 Franc) | 756 Franc | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,773 (2,962 Franc) | 3,375 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $872 (1,457 Franc) | 1,812 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $511 (853 Franc) | 535 Franc | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $591 (987 Franc) | 544 Franc | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,541 (4,244 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,078 (1,801 Franc) | 1,946 Franc | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $318 (531 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Argentina | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,024 (501,199 Franc) | 811,111 Franc | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 (284,296 Franc) | 935,131 Franc | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 (36,818 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 (329,026 Franc) | 555,411 Franc | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 (218,784 Franc) | 111,500 Franc | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 (23,794 Franc) | 50,694 Franc | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 (9,840 Franc) | 23,845 Franc | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 (271,033 Franc) | 233,381 Franc | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 (145,603 Franc) | 91,893 Franc | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 (3,300 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 (2,608 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Argentina | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 (59,842 Franc) | 45,989 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 (34,693 Franc) | 30,425 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,443 (82,596 Franc) | 41,845 Franc | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (71,043 Franc) | 68,604 Franc | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Argentina | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 (21,807,246 Franc) | 14,174,100 Franc | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $323 (540 Franc) | 688 Franc | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 (17,992 Franc) | 22,500 Franc | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Argentina | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 (4,737 Franc) | 1,728 Franc | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 (7,818 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (9,885 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (2,136 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 (2,005 Franc) | 2,669 Franc | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (2,286 Franc) | 9,600 Franc | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (1,630 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (1,315 Franc) | 2,266 Franc | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (5,399 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Argentina | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 (17,350 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 (7,212 Franc) | 5,538 Franc | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 (81,072 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 (26,978 Franc) | 46,638 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 (5,091 Franc) | 5,544 Franc | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 (2,643 Franc) | 3,150 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 (1,887 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 277% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (625,118 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (151 Franc) | 90 Franc | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 (15,541 Franc) | 44,231 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (1,634 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,552 prices entered by 897 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Ivory Coast
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