Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 59% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $15,465 (Shilling2,085) | Shilling583 | + 258% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,745 (Shilling1,449) | Shilling724 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,145 (Shilling424) | Shilling550 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,432 (Shilling193) | Shilling124 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2,781 (Shilling375) | Shilling273 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,051 (Shilling411) | Shilling131 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,750 (Shilling775) | Shilling1,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,369 (Shilling319) | Shilling398 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,163 (Shilling157) | Shilling110 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,675 (Shilling226) | Shilling245 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,401 (Shilling728) | Shilling1,501 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,632 (Shilling355) | Shilling200 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $889 (Shilling120) | Shilling37 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $845,461 (Shilling113,999) | Shilling128,430 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $521,058 (Shilling70,258) | Shilling61,514 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $82,832 (Shilling11,169) | Shilling9,052 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $492,146 (Shilling66,359) | Shilling52,901 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $302,438 (Shilling40,780) | Shilling26,198 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $51,586 (Shilling6,956) | Shilling7,983 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,073 (Shilling2,572) | Shilling2,997 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $454,005 (Shilling61,217) | Shilling39,975 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (Shilling39,560) | Shilling15,000 | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,897 (Shilling795) | Shilling1,000 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,741 (Shilling774) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 248% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 248% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $89,678 (Shilling12,092) | Shilling2,180 | + 455% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,410 (Shilling9,224) | Shilling3,034 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $142,023 (Shilling19,150) | Shilling5,889 | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $152,075 (Shilling20,505) | Shilling5,952 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,542,400 (Shilling3,174,378) | Shilling2,464,640 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,040 (Shilling140) | Shilling198 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $37,909 (Shilling5,112) | Shilling4,404 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,924 (Shilling1,068) | Shilling1,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $14,568 (Shilling1,964) | Shilling1,800 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $20,575 (Shilling2,774) | Shilling2,960 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (Shilling543) | Shilling200 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,461 (Shilling332) | Shilling313 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,502 (Shilling607) | Shilling1,100 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,511 (Shilling473) | Shilling237 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,210 (Shilling433) | Shilling150 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,650 (Shilling1,166) | Shilling1,247 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 50% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $33,475 (Shilling4,514) | Shilling3,000 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $13,842 (Shilling1,866) | Shilling1,617 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $86,894 (Shilling11,716) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $51,673 (Shilling6,967) | Shilling4,210 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,143 (Shilling1,233) | Shilling1,000 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,237 (Shilling571) | Shilling319 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,341 (Shilling450) | Shilling300 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,596,490 (Shilling215,265) | Shilling80,000 | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (Shilling74) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,704 (Shilling3,870) | Shilling5,864 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,309 (Shilling581) | Shilling336 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,027 prices entered by 661 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 32% more expensive than in Kenya
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