Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 66% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,463 (Shilling2,323) | Shilling705 | + 230% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,711 (Shilling1,148) | Shilling611 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 (Shilling403) | Shilling439 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $224 (Shilling150) | Shilling119 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $430 (Shilling288) | Shilling229 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $376 (Shilling252) | Shilling105 | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $785 (Shilling526) | Shilling900 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $472 (Shilling317) | Shilling277 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 (Shilling163) | Shilling101 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $288 (Shilling193) | Shilling210 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,224 (Shilling821) | Shilling1,091 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $420 (Shilling282) | Shilling197 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $151 (Shilling101) | Shilling52 | + 93% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $144,357 (Shilling96,834) | Shilling169,650 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $77,525 (Shilling52,003) | Shilling83,603 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,432 (Shilling6,327) | Shilling15,047 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $97,727 (Shilling65,554) | Shilling95,669 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,897 (Shilling32,800) | Shilling57,033 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,408 (Shilling5,640) | Shilling8,455 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,066 (Shilling2,057) | Shilling2,991 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $85,409 (Shilling57,292) | Shilling43,137 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,322 (Shilling27,718) | Shilling23,937 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,180 (Shilling791) | Shilling700 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $706 (Shilling474) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 69% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,881 (Shilling11,323) | Shilling6,416 | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,029 (Shilling8,069) | Shilling5,872 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,730 (Shilling19,943) | Shilling6,181 | + 223% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,552 (Shilling17,140) | Shilling5,515 | + 211% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,962,250 (Shilling3,328,644) | Shilling2,958,140 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $181 (Shilling122) | Shilling168 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,407 (Shilling2,286) | Shilling6,000 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 74% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,185 (Shilling795) | Shilling178 | + 346% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,945 (Shilling1,305) | Shilling320 | + 308% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,893 (Shilling1,941) | Shilling3,000 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $910 (Shilling611) | Shilling333 | + 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $507 (Shilling340) | Shilling308 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $683 (Shilling458) | Shilling439 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $456 (Shilling306) | Shilling115 | + 167% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $404 (Shilling271) | Shilling122 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,729 (Shilling1,160) | Shilling300 | + 287% | |
Entertainment | + 110% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 110% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,382 (Shilling2,939) | Shilling2,000 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,851 (Shilling1,241) | Shilling825 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,763 (Shilling3,866) | Shilling1,600 | + 142% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,667 (Shilling4,472) | Shilling7,150 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,350 (Shilling905) | Shilling645 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $813 (Shilling545) | Shilling276 | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $609 (Shilling408) | Shilling239 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $192,920 (Shilling129,409) | Shilling26,546 | + 387% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (Shilling36) | Shilling4.02 | + 784% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,952 (Shilling4,663) | Shilling2,149 | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $459 (Shilling308) | Shilling317 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Kenya
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