Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $961 (Shilling1,047) | Shilling498 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $655 (Shilling713) | Shilling657 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $223 (Shilling243) | Shilling378 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $92 (Shilling101) | Shilling101 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $169 (Shilling184) | Shilling243 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $126 (Shilling137) | Shilling101 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $391 (Shilling426) | Shilling597 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $154 (Shilling168) | Shilling249 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $63 (Shilling69) | Shilling93 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $115 (Shilling125) | Shilling195 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $402 (Shilling438) | Shilling1,019 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $192 (Shilling209) | Shilling165 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $54 (Shilling59) | Shilling49 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $52,161 (Shilling56,854) | Shilling126,273 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $34,891 (Shilling38,030) | Shilling53,720 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,603 (Shilling5,017) | Shilling22,993 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $34,755 (Shilling37,881) | Shilling50,879 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $24,239 (Shilling26,420) | Shilling21,699 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,680 (Shilling4,011) | Shilling9,851 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,763 (Shilling1,921) | Shilling5,537 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $46,107 (Shilling50,255) | Shilling38,448 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23,272 (Shilling25,365) | Shilling7,768 | + 227% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $484 (Shilling528) | Shilling669 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $329 (Shilling358) | Shilling303 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 87% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,892 (Shilling6,422) | Shilling2,582 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $3,918 (Shilling4,270) | Shilling2,725 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $12,536 (Shilling13,664) | Shilling5,114 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $9,150 (Shilling9,973) | Shilling5,515 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,833,910 (Shilling3,088,849) | Shilling1,726,170 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $94 (Shilling103) | Shilling117 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,763 (Shilling1,922) | Shilling3,661 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 24% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $467 (Shilling509) | Shilling178 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $830 (Shilling905) | Shilling320 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,771 (Shilling1,930) | Shilling2,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $426 (Shilling464) | Shilling333 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $238 (Shilling260) | Shilling308 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $311 (Shilling339) | Shilling439 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $153 (Shilling167) | Shilling115 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $185 (Shilling201) | Shilling122 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $692 (Shilling755) | Shilling721 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,886 (Shilling2,056) | Shilling1,829 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $976 (Shilling1,063) | Shilling1,250 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,661 (Shilling2,900) | Shilling1,600 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,832 (Shilling3,087) | Shilling3,473 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $525 (Shilling572) | Shilling645 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $246 (Shilling268) | Shilling276 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $227 (Shilling248) | Shilling239 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $80,145 (Shilling87,355) | Shilling26,546 | + 229% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $24 (Shilling26) | Shilling4.02 | + 537% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,871 (Shilling3,129) | Shilling5,062 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $240 (Shilling262) | Shilling273 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Kenya
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