Cost of living in Argentina compared to Libya
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 76% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| Argentina | Libya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (64 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (42 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (14 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (5.464 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (14 Dinar) | 13 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (9 Dinar) | 1.491 Dinar | + 499% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (21 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (9 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (5.904 Dinar) | 1.982 Dinar | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (7 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (28 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (10 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (3.589 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| Argentina | Libya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $233,401 (3,264 Dinar) | 1,643 Dinar | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (2,062 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (259 Dinar) | 800 Dinar | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (2,248 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (1,668 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (228 Dinar) | 700 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (65 Dinar) | 72 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (1,792 Dinar) | 1,123 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (1,055 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 252% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (25 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 728% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (26 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 43% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| Argentina | Libya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (393 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 293% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (233 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (590 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (537 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 76% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| Argentina | Libya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (116,461 Dinar) | 54,678 Dinar | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (4.028 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,650 (121 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 303% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 45% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| Argentina | Libya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (27 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (44 Dinar) | 42 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (85 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (22 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 345% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (12 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (20 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (11 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (10 Dinar) | 5.524 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (45 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 47% more expensive than in Libya | ||||
| Argentina | Libya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (109 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (47 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (190 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (216 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (21 Dinar) | 5.145 Dinar | + 311% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (4,862 Dinar) | 3,575 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (0.820 Dinar) | 0.060 Dinar | + 1267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (128 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (14 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,316 prices entered by 977 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 56% more expensive than in Libya
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