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Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $232 (Shilling583) | Shilling646 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $192 (Shilling482) | Shilling643 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $75 (Shilling188) | Shilling434 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $33 (Shilling82) | Shilling101 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $60 (Shilling151) | Shilling184 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $41 (Shilling103) | Shilling118 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $120 (Shilling301) | Shilling718 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $46 (Shilling115) | Shilling247 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $23 (Shilling58) | Shilling93 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $43 (Shilling108) | Shilling177 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $191 (Shilling480) | Shilling1,516 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $67 (Shilling168) | Shilling159 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $22 (Shilling56) | Shilling57 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $22,634 (Shilling56,918) | Shilling145,962 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,125 (Shilling38,036) | Shilling74,771 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,683 (Shilling9,261) | Shilling7,001 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,490 (Shilling38,953) | Shilling85,300 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,036 (Shilling27,752) | Shilling36,071 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,907 (Shilling7,310) | Shilling5,308 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $884 (Shilling2,222) | Shilling3,503 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,968 (Shilling32,611) | Shilling39,591 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,512 (Shilling13,862) | Shilling11,573 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $232 (Shilling585) | Shilling588 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $159 (Shilling400) | Shilling468 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,059 (Shilling5,179) | Shilling3,318 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,728 (Shilling4,346) | Shilling4,080 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,615 (Shilling6,576) | Shilling6,292 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,795 (Shilling7,029) | Shilling4,965 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $656,977 (Shilling1,652,125) | Shilling1,442,520 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $35 (Shilling89) | Shilling111 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $705 (Shilling1,772) | Shilling4,386 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $195 (Shilling490) | Shilling456 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $329 (Shilling828) | Shilling1,158 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $594 (Shilling1,495) | Shilling2,793 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $108 (Shilling271) | Shilling388 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $73 (Shilling182) | Shilling338 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $93 (Shilling234) | Shilling493 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $52 (Shilling131) | Shilling127 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $64 (Shilling161) | Shilling189 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $243 (Shilling611) | Shilling914 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $619 (Shilling1,556) | Shilling2,447 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $359 (Shilling904) | Shilling1,190 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,015 (Shilling5,068) | Shilling2,269 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,130 (Shilling2,842) | Shilling4,195 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $164 (Shilling413) | Shilling665 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $80 (Shilling201) | Shilling308 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $103 (Shilling260) | Shilling220 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $22,056 (Shilling55,464) | Shilling52,811 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $8 (Shilling20) | Shilling4.00 | + 389% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,124 (Shilling2,827) | Shilling5,304 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $70 (Shilling176) | Shilling251 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.515
KES
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,825 prices entered by 806 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Kenya
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