Cost of living in Argentina compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $19,744 (€19) | €10 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,648 (€12) | €8 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,918 (€3.68) | €3.72 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,544 (€1.45) | €1.45 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,244 (€3.04) | €3.16 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,876 (€2.70) | €3.24 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,634 (€6) | €5.96 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,620 (€2.46) | €1.52 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,953 (€1.83) | €0.88 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,105 (€1.97) | €1.50 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,161 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,056 (€2.87) | €2.54 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,138 (€1.07) | €1.06 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $937,220 (€879) | €1,399 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $626,876 (€588) | €733 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $135,656 (€127) | €207 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $563,814 (€529) | €735 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $376,631 (€353) | €540 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $74,995 (€70) | €125 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,618 (€22) | €11 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $484,995 (€455) | €345 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $277,951 (€261) | €79 | + 228% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $10,147 (€10) | €10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,801 (€4.50) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 92% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $125,730 (€118) | €60 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $79,270 (€74) | €36 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $147,729 (€139) | €83 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $140,543 (€132) | €86 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $33,783,500 (€31,692) | €28,391 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,110 (€1.04) | €1.51 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $41,052 (€39) | €27 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (€10) | €6.00 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (€20) | €10 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,696 (€25) | €45 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (€6) | €3.99 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (€3.27) | €3.33 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,644 (€5.29) | €3.66 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,713 (€3.48) | €2.04 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,223 (€3.02) | €2.25 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $10,576 (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 71% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $43,723 (€41) | €32 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $13,506 (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $45,435 (€43) | €121 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $72,620 (€68) | €54 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,275 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,099 (€4.78) | €3.91 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,717 (€4.42) | €4.30 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (€1,227) | €564 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (€0.50) | €0.08 | + 495% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $39,120 (€37) | €28 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,868 (€3.63) | €4.93 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,004 prices entered by 641 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Lithuania
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