Cost of living in Argentina compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 58% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,350 (RM69) | RM17 | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,401 (RM44) | RM19 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,185 (RM15) | RM9 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $457 (RM5.86) | RM8 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,270 (RM16) | RM9 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $928 (RM12) | RM6 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,803 (RM23) | RM27 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $902 (RM12) | RM12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $501 (RM6) | RM4.61 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $586 (RM8) | RM12 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,264 (RM29) | RM69 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,044 (RM13) | RM5.14 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $324 (RM4.16) | RM3.73 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,024 (RM3,848) | RM4,053 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 (RM2,183) | RM2,253 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 (RM283) | RM259 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 (RM2,526) | RM2,270 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 (RM1,680) | RM1,368 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 (RM183) | RM636 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 (RM76) | RM111 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 (RM2,081) | RM1,876 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 (RM1,118) | RM907 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 (RM25) | RM33 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 (RM20) | RM32 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 93% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 (RM459) | RM220 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 (RM266) | RM141 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,417 (RM634) | RM319 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (RM545) | RM323 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 58% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 (RM167,436) | RM150,880 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $318 (RM4.08) | RM2.06 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 (RM138) | RM53 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 30% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 (RM36) | RM9 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 (RM60) | RM21 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (RM76) | RM91 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (RM16) | RM44 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 (RM15) | RM11 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (RM18) | RM14 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (RM13) | RM20 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (RM10) | RM7 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (RM41) | RM28 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 46% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 (RM133) | RM115 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 (RM55) | RM41 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 (RM622) | RM211 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 (RM207) | RM129 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 (RM39) | RM41 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 (RM20) | RM13 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 (RM14) | RM19 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (RM4,800) | RM3,649 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (RM1.16) | RM0.17 | + 594% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 (RM119) | RM201 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (RM13) | RM18 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,886 prices entered by 991 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in Malaysia
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