Cost of living in Argentina compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $369 (RM25) | RM20 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $280 (RM19) | RM15 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $107 (RM7) | RM8 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $51 (RM3.49) | RM7 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $86 (RM5.82) | RM8 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (RM3.75) | RM4.59 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $208 (RM14) | RM21 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $63 (RM4.27) | RM10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $30 (RM2.05) | RM4.51 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $58 (RM3.90) | RM11 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $211 (RM14) | RM83 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $100 (RM7) | RM4.10 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $31 (RM2.12) | RM3.46 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $26,951 (RM1,826) | RM3,383 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,360 (RM1,176) | RM1,808 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,861 (RM262) | RM227 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,932 (RM1,283) | RM2,079 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,771 (RM865) | RM1,294 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,941 (RM199) | RM166 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,181 (RM80) | RM111 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,385 (RM1,314) | RM1,436 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,565 (RM513) | RM440 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $290 (RM20) | RM20 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $185 (RM13) | RM29 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,704 (RM183) | RM260 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,914 (RM130) | RM153 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,960 (RM268) | RM304 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,852 (RM261) | RM383 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $947,275 (RM64,190) | RM153,743 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $51 (RM3.45) | RM2.31 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,132 (RM77) | RM104 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $236 (RM16) | RM18 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $431 (RM29) | RM23 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $959 (RM65) | RM65 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $201 (RM14) | RM24 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $113 (RM8) | RM11 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $167 (RM11) | RM17 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $88 (RM5.97) | RM7 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $97 (RM7) | RM8 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $366 (RM25) | RM38 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $841 (RM57) | RM89 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $502 (RM34) | RM36 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,908 (RM129) | RM201 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,477 (RM100) | RM185 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $262 (RM18) | RM35 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $120 (RM8) | RM16 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $124 (RM8) | RM24 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $33,797 (RM2,290) | RM1,894 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $10 (RM0.70) | RM0.43 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,586 (RM107) | RM180 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $110 (RM7) | RM17 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,497 prices entered by 1,539 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Malaysia
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