Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $563 (Shilling764) | Shilling641 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $405 (Shilling550) | Shilling661 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $140 (Shilling190) | Shilling388 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (Shilling87) | Shilling104 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $131 (Shilling178) | Shilling203 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $79 (Shilling107) | Shilling105 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $261 (Shilling354) | Shilling684 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $89 (Shilling120) | Shilling271 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $44 (Shilling59) | Shilling92 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $76 (Shilling103) | Shilling203 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $267 (Shilling363) | Shilling1,842 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $137 (Shilling186) | Shilling160 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (Shilling50) | Shilling69 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $34,434 (Shilling46,761) | Shilling119,098 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,202 (Shilling30,150) | Shilling48,942 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,194 (Shilling5,695) | Shilling8,499 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,084 (Shilling32,705) | Shilling77,444 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,467 (Shilling21,004) | Shilling49,372 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,271 (Shilling4,443) | Shilling4,266 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,392 (Shilling1,890) | Shilling4,262 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $31,755 (Shilling43,122) | Shilling45,725 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,278 (Shilling18,031) | Shilling11,225 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $334 (Shilling454) | Shilling819 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $242 (Shilling328) | Shilling340 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 39% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,579 (Shilling4,860) | Shilling2,657 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,224 (Shilling3,020) | Shilling2,490 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,058 (Shilling8,227) | Shilling4,569 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,249 (Shilling7,129) | Shilling5,990 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,828,890 (Shilling2,483,603) | Shilling2,480,630 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 (Shilling86) | Shilling110 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,476 (Shilling2,004) | Shilling4,815 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $271 (Shilling368) | Shilling226 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $592 (Shilling804) | Shilling806 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,125 (Shilling1,527) | Shilling2,033 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $250 (Shilling340) | Shilling237 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (Shilling208) | Shilling388 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $211 (Shilling287) | Shilling329 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $111 (Shilling150) | Shilling165 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $121 (Shilling164) | Shilling166 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $476 (Shilling646) | Shilling768 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,221 (Shilling1,658) | Shilling1,954 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $630 (Shilling856) | Shilling1,315 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,154 (Shilling2,925) | Shilling2,000 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,054 (Shilling2,789) | Shilling4,612 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $382 (Shilling518) | Shilling573 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $151 (Shilling206) | Shilling313 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $146 (Shilling199) | Shilling235 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $61,288 (Shilling83,227) | Shilling39,326 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (Shilling23) | Shilling3.20 | + 604% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,919 (Shilling2,606) | Shilling4,303 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $157 (Shilling213) | Shilling324 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Kenya
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