Cost of living in Argentina compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,217 (RM45) | RM14 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $859 (RM32) | RM17 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $327 (RM12) | RM8 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $122 (RM4.54) | RM7 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $217 (RM8) | RM9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $192 (RM7) | RM5.82 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $509 (RM19) | RM23 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $202 (RM8) | RM11 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 (RM2.96) | RM4.40 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $169 (RM6) | RM12 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $631 (RM23) | RM76 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $240 (RM9) | RM5.04 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $83 (RM3.08) | RM3.45 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $70,240 (RM2,607) | RM2,964 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $43,191 (RM1,603) | RM2,132 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,825 (RM216) | RM242 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $47,519 (RM1,764) | RM1,877 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $29,940 (RM1,111) | RM1,177 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,046 (RM187) | RM231 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,267 (RM84) | RM110 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $52,873 (RM1,962) | RM2,231 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $27,673 (RM1,027) | RM344 | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $579 (RM22) | RM24 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $472 (RM18) | RM21 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 53% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $7,513 (RM279) | RM217 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,083 (RM189) | RM132 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,240 (RM603) | RM279 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,172 (RM452) | RM245 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,631,330 (RM134,780) | RM157,268 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $113 (RM4.18) | RM2.18 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,634 (RM98) | RM92 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $617 (RM23) | RM15 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $943 (RM35) | RM20 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,337 (RM87) | RM79 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $472 (RM18) | RM26 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $304 (RM11) | RM10 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $365 (RM14) | RM12 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $214 (RM8) | RM7 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $218 (RM8) | RM6 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $952 (RM35) | RM48 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 16% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,399 (RM89) | RM143 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,052 (RM39) | RM34 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,367 (RM125) | RM206 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,632 (RM135) | RM100 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $711 (RM26) | RM101 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $356 (RM13) | RM12 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $305 (RM11) | RM15 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $116,021 (RM4,306) | RM2,097 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (RM0.99) | RM0.24 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,244 (RM120) | RM154 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $278 (RM10) | RM18 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Malaysia
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