Cost of living in Argentina compared to Malaysia
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 52% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,152 (RM93) | RM22 | + 316% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,883 (RM54) | RM19 | + 185% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,975 (RM17) | RM10 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,538 (RM6) | RM8 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,355 (RM14) | RM12 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,937 (RM12) | RM7 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,715 (RM28) | RM25 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,675 (RM11) | RM12 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,587 (RM7) | RM5.92 | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,104 (RM9) | RM13 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,518 (RM32) | RM88 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,083 (RM13) | RM5.83 | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $989 (RM4.15) | RM4.46 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $958,920 (RM4,026) | RM3,718 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $602,969 (RM2,531) | RM2,309 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $92,796 (RM390) | RM348 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $570,617 (RM2,396) | RM2,152 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $442,661 (RM1,858) | RM1,477 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $63,418 (RM266) | RM186 | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,233 (RM102) | RM107 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $511,626 (RM2,148) | RM1,195 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $275,994 (RM1,159) | RM447 | + 159% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,656 (RM32) | RM27 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,203 (RM22) | RM52 | - 58% | |
Clothes | + 99% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 99% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,450 (RM489) | RM246 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $82,000 (RM344) | RM162 | + 113% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $140,775 (RM591) | RM339 | + 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $129,833 (RM545) | RM314 | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 82% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,250,000 (RM135,398) | RM152,468 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,234 (RM5.18) | RM2.19 | + 137% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $46,436 (RM195) | RM52 | + 276% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 55% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,908 (RM37) | RM15 | + 150% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $20,332 (RM85) | RM37 | + 132% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,847 (RM113) | RM77 | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,765 (RM33) | RM32 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,255 (RM14) | RM15 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,430 (RM23) | RM16 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,503 (RM15) | RM8 | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,596 (RM15) | RM12 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $13,923 (RM58) | RM31 | + 90% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $39,122 (RM164) | RM115 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $15,681 (RM66) | RM39 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,382 (RM195) | RM361 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $66,899 (RM281) | RM143 | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,269 (RM39) | RM35 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,679 (RM24) | RM14 | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,398 (RM18) | RM19 | - 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $973,929 (RM4,089) | RM2,486 | + 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $533 (RM2.24) | RM0.50 | + 347% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $36,566 (RM154) | RM211 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,601 (RM15) | RM18 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 51% more expensive than in Malaysia
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