Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 66% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Argentina | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,069 (6,698 KZT) | 2,649 KZT | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,980 (4,322 KZT) | 2,185 KZT | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $658 (1,435 KZT) | 1,279 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $260 (568 KZT) | 538 KZT | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $584 (1,275 KZT) | 829 KZT | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $375 (818 KZT) | 939 KZT | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $911 (1,988 KZT) | 2,858 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $472 (1,031 KZT) | 553 KZT | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (536 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $319 (695 KZT) | 355 KZT | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,485 (3,240 KZT) | 3,263 KZT | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $478 (1,042 KZT) | 665 KZT | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $173 (378 KZT) | 232 KZT | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Argentina | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $133,904 (292,253 KZT) | 424,557 KZT | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $83,429 (182,087 KZT) | 267,571 KZT | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $11,738 (25,620 KZT) | 39,730 KZT | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $94,132 (205,448 KZT) | 350,989 KZT | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $53,968 (117,789 KZT) | 227,197 KZT | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,756 (19,110 KZT) | 80,543 KZT | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,637 (10,120 KZT) | 4,641 KZT | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $85,978 (187,651 KZT) | 211,570 KZT | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $45,287 (98,841 KZT) | 44,475 KZT | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,398 (3,051 KZT) | 7,655 KZT | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $830 (1,811 KZT) | 2,037 KZT | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Argentina | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $18,859 (41,160 KZT) | 31,410 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,587 (25,288 KZT) | 32,523 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $32,528 (70,994 KZT) | 38,919 KZT | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,038 (56,829 KZT) | 59,702 KZT | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 78% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Argentina | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,890,090 (12,855,456 KZT) | 5,857,850 KZT | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $214 (467 KZT) | 204 KZT | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,772 (8,232 KZT) | 5,201 KZT | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Argentina | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,516 (3,308 KZT) | 2,799 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,049 (4,473 KZT) | 5,029 KZT | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,461 (7,553 KZT) | 6,476 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $923 (2,014 KZT) | 2,677 KZT | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $527 (1,150 KZT) | 1,451 KZT | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $713 (1,556 KZT) | 1,921 KZT | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $515 (1,125 KZT) | 753 KZT | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $466 (1,017 KZT) | 787 KZT | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,897 (4,140 KZT) | 3,710 KZT | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Argentina | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,643 (10,133 KZT) | 9,970 KZT | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,114 (4,614 KZT) | 3,698 KZT | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,888 (17,217 KZT) | 26,000 KZT | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,815 (14,874 KZT) | 34,437 KZT | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,431 (3,123 KZT) | 5,906 KZT | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $932 (2,035 KZT) | 1,220 KZT | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $659 (1,438 KZT) | 1,471 KZT | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $266,473 (581,592 KZT) | 430,248 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $58 (126 KZT) | 58 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,514 (14,217 KZT) | 21,581 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $554 (1,210 KZT) | 704 KZT | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,430 prices entered by 1,131 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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