Cost of living in Argentina compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $656 (RM29) | RM21 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $478 (RM21) | RM16 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $159 (RM7) | RM8 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (RM3.01) | RM7 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (RM6) | RM8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (RM3.97) | RM4.78 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $290 (RM13) | RM29 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $111 (RM4.88) | RM9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (RM2.29) | RM3.56 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (RM3.66) | RM11 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $293 (RM13) | RM88 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $149 (RM7) | RM4.10 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (RM1.76) | RM3.22 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,626 (RM1,693) | RM3,319 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,945 (RM1,093) | RM1,755 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,432 (RM194) | RM288 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,712 (RM1,171) | RM2,263 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,465 (RM765) | RM1,385 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,522 (RM154) | RM196 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,444 (RM63) | RM98 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,009 (RM1,622) | RM1,610 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,160 (RM708) | RM488 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $363 (RM16) | RM21 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $273 (RM12) | RM31 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,177 (RM183) | RM227 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,655 (RM116) | RM152 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,578 (RM332) | RM270 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,268 (RM275) | RM298 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,113,160 (RM92,612) | RM154,513 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $73 (RM3.20) | RM1.98 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,655 (RM73) | RM87 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $317 (RM14) | RM15 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $643 (RM28) | RM16 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,244 (RM55) | RM73 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (RM12) | RM21 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $172 (RM8) | RM13 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (RM10) | RM16 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (RM5.24) | RM5.12 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $137 (RM5.99) | RM9 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $525 (RM23) | RM45 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,376 (RM60) | RM84 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $715 (RM31) | RM36 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,287 (RM100) | RM258 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,313 (RM101) | RM196 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $419 (RM18) | RM32 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $175 (RM8) | RM16 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $163 (RM7) | RM20 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $68,368 (RM2,996) | RM1,919 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (RM0.83) | RM0.42 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,069 (RM91) | RM156 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $185 (RM8) | RM17 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Malaysia
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