- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $206 (Shilling563) | Shilling561 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $166 (Shilling455) | Shilling584 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $70 (Shilling193) | Shilling415 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (Shilling79) | Shilling96 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (Shilling135) | Shilling174 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $38 (Shilling104) | Shilling113 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $111 (Shilling304) | Shilling713 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (Shilling114) | Shilling229 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (Shilling61) | Shilling88 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (Shilling105) | Shilling178 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $173 (Shilling474) | Shilling1,386 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $58 (Shilling160) | Shilling157 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $20 (Shilling54) | Shilling56 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,705 (Shilling56,755) | Shilling142,414 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,996 (Shilling38,366) | Shilling79,724 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,583 (Shilling9,821) | Shilling7,218 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,556 (Shilling42,642) | Shilling81,116 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,536 (Shilling28,881) | Shilling41,971 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,805 (Shilling7,688) | Shilling5,595 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $807 (Shilling2,211) | Shilling3,356 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,202 (Shilling33,448) | Shilling38,875 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,493 (Shilling12,315) | Shilling10,674 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (Shilling599) | Shilling620 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $127 (Shilling349) | Shilling2,483 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,841 (Shilling5,047) | Shilling3,134 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,500 (Shilling4,113) | Shilling3,640 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,484 (Shilling6,810) | Shilling5,512 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,542 (Shilling6,968) | Shilling5,062 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $529,528 (Shilling1,451,519) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (Shilling80) | Shilling108 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $597 (Shilling1,638) | Shilling4,374 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (Shilling375) | Shilling279 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $211 (Shilling579) | Shilling1,280 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $574 (Shilling1,573) | Shilling3,344 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $99 (Shilling272) | Shilling387 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $65 (Shilling177) | Shilling261 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $82 (Shilling225) | Shilling378 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (Shilling137) | Shilling121 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $58 (Shilling159) | Shilling148 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $216 (Shilling592) | Shilling837 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $565 (Shilling1,550) | Shilling2,259 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $349 (Shilling956) | Shilling1,243 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (Shilling4,446) | Shilling2,201 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,098 (Shilling3,009) | Shilling4,341 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $156 (Shilling428) | Shilling624 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (Shilling200) | Shilling312 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 (Shilling264) | Shilling224 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $19,747 (Shilling54,128) | Shilling78,248 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (Shilling19) | Shilling5.40 | + 260% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,088 (Shilling2,982) | Shilling8,325 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $65 (Shilling178) | Shilling242 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.741
KES
/
ARS
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Cost of living in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Kenya
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