Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 79% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,331 (Shilling2,205) | Shilling539 | + 309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,566 (Shilling1,472) | Shilling761 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,857 (Shilling491) | Shilling494 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,547 (Shilling197) | Shilling120 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,308 (Shilling421) | Shilling256 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,863 (Shilling364) | Shilling107 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,017 (Shilling766) | Shilling839 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,660 (Shilling339) | Shilling320 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,573 (Shilling200) | Shilling101 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,089 (Shilling266) | Shilling251 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,889 (Shilling877) | Shilling1,582 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,942 (Shilling374) | Shilling194 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,182 (Shilling150) | Shilling51 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $891,605 (Shilling113,453) | Shilling139,183 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $522,307 (Shilling66,461) | Shilling72,218 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,711 (Shilling13,833) | Shilling7,518 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $577,819 (Shilling73,525) | Shilling52,039 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $353,055 (Shilling44,925) | Shilling26,053 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $88,735 (Shilling11,291) | Shilling4,983 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,885 (Shilling3,167) | Shilling4,066 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $505,968 (Shilling64,382) | Shilling31,982 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (Shilling37,018) | Shilling13,866 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $12,715 (Shilling1,618) | Shilling770 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,512 (Shilling574) | Shilling550 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 339% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 339% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $136,047 (Shilling17,311) | Shilling2,501 | + 592% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $87,277 (Shilling11,106) | Shilling2,827 | + 293% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $166,773 (Shilling21,221) | Shilling5,482 | + 287% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (Shilling19,553) | Shilling5,561 | + 252% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (Shilling4,061,765) | Shilling2,623,980 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,065 (Shilling136) | Shilling195 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,190 (Shilling5,623) | Shilling4,001 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 155% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (Shilling1,722) | Shilling321 | + 437% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (Shilling3,393) | Shilling414 | + 720% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,544 (Shilling3,250) | Shilling2,315 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (Shilling637) | Shilling1,000 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (Shilling376) | Shilling250 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (Shilling681) | Shilling300 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,659 (Shilling466) | Shilling223 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,943 (Shilling502) | Shilling167 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,039 (Shilling1,150) | Shilling884 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $32,643 (Shilling4,154) | Shilling2,476 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (Shilling1,468) | Shilling1,592 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,537 (Shilling6,685) | Shilling2,730 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (Shilling6,649) | Shilling4,515 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,577 (Shilling1,091) | Shilling748 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (Shilling598) | Shilling315 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,459 (Shilling567) | Shilling367 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (Shilling153,684) | Shilling80,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (Shilling70) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (Shilling3,932) | Shilling4,894 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,484 (Shilling571) | Shilling351 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,364 prices entered by 676 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 48% more expensive than in Kenya
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