Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Argentina | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (Dinar 4.087) | Dinar 5.024 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (Dinar 2.699) | Dinar 1.980 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (Dinar 0.892) | Dinar 1.805 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (Dinar 0.344) | Dinar 0.743 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (Dinar 0.870) | Dinar 1.016 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (Dinar 0.568) | Dinar 0.592 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (Dinar 1.316) | Dinar 2.236 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (Dinar 0.570) | Dinar 1.109 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (Dinar 0.373) | Dinar 0.457 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (Dinar 0.419) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (Dinar 1.798) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (Dinar 0.652) | Dinar 0.392 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (Dinar 0.230) | Dinar 0.158 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 74% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Argentina | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (Dinar 209) | Dinar 681 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (Dinar 130) | Dinar 422 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 306 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $163,557 (Dinar 144) | Dinar 399 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (Dinar 105) | Dinar 344 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 284 | - 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (Dinar 4.152) | Dinar 10 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (Dinar 113) | Dinar 82 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 24 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (Dinar 1.576) | Dinar 3.580 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (Dinar 1.630) | Dinar 2.897 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Argentina | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 20 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 23 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 29 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 28 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Argentina | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (Dinar 7,409) | Dinar 12,421 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (Dinar 0.253) | Dinar 0.144 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Argentina | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (Dinar 1.695) | Dinar 1.873 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (Dinar 2.810) | Dinar 4.032 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (Dinar 5.360) | Dinar 29 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (Dinar 1.532) | Dinar 2.011 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (Dinar 0.785) | Dinar 2.742 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (Dinar 1.256) | Dinar 2.532 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (Dinar 0.725) | Dinar 0.607 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (Dinar 0.626) | Dinar 0.520 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (Dinar 2.825) | Dinar 4.865 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Argentina | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 18 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (Dinar 2.988) | Dinar 7 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 31 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (Dinar 2.517) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (Dinar 1.337) | Dinar 1.886 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (Dinar 0.976) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (Dinar 307) | Dinar 135 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (Dinar 0.052) | Dinar 0.041 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 27 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (Dinar 0.868) | Dinar 1.026 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,690 prices entered by 1,062 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Kuwait
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