Cost of living in Argentina compared to Lebanon
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Argentina is about the same as in Lebanon | ||||
Argentina | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,789 (920,778 L£) | 459,560 L£ | + 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,147 (643,931 L£) | 477,582 L£ | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,980 (207,384 L£) | 480,030 L£ | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $922 (96,580 L£) | 148,067 L£ | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,983 (207,767 L£) | 175,051 L£ | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,161 (121,615 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,188 (438,739 L£) | 318,039 L£ | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,598 (167,452 L£) | 181,204 L£ | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $826 (86,486 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,081 (113,288 L£) | 97,636 L£ | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,384 (459,236 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,997 (209,242 L£) | 139,305 L£ | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $491 (51,470 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 82% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Argentina | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $504,478 (52,850,973 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $334,056 (34,996,937 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $37,425 (3,920,728 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 310% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $316,495 (33,157,182 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $214,592 (22,481,448 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $29,648 (3,105,992 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $11,519 (1,206,731 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $272,511 (28,549,256 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $142,393 (14,917,615 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 272% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,912 (409,884 L£) | 491,854 L£ | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $3,173 (332,421 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 96% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Lebanon | ||||
Argentina | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $56,942 (5,965,464 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $33,538 (3,513,522 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $100,376 (10,515,759 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $79,547 (8,333,658 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 277% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 24% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Argentina | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $16,869,900 (1,767,352,838 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 686% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $728 (76,231 L£) | 93,829 L£ | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,135 (2,842,710 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Argentina | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,179 (333,018 L£) | 396,730 L£ | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,533 (684,411 L£) | 577,783 L£ | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $12,320 (1,290,647 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,940 (412,784 L£) | 316,379 L£ | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,032 (212,833 L£) | 173,014 L£ | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,506 (367,271 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,494 (261,295 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,115 (221,570 L£) | 191,560 L£ | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,779 (605,446 L£) | 500,209 L£ | + 21% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Argentina | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $21,123 (2,212,944 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $7,619 (798,148 L£) | 954,758 L£ | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $58,073 (6,083,910 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 1421% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,565 (2,363,972 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,086 (637,553 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,443 (255,959 L£) | 300,057 L£ | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,380 (249,298 L£) | 248,778 L£ | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $403,195 (42,240,193 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 1370% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $191 (20,052 L£) | 8,000 L£ | + 151% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $22,726 (2,380,901 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,408 (252,296 L£) | 147,589 L£ | + 71% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
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These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Lebanon
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