Cost of living in Argentina compared to Malta
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $556 (€5.86) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $402 (€4.24) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $138 (€1.46) | €3.92 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (€0.67) | €0.92 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $130 (€1.37) | €2.57 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $78 (€0.82) | €2.48 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $260 (€2.74) | €10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $88 (€0.92) | €2.50 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $43 (€0.46) | €1.82 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $75 (€0.79) | €1.95 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $264 (€2.79) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $137 (€1.44) | €1.84 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (€0.39) | €0.97 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $34,316 (€361) | €1,571 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,106 (€233) | €1,022 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,230 (€45) | €87 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $23,829 (€251) | €990 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,383 (€162) | €785 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,302 (€35) | €53 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,381 (€15) | €29 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $31,537 (€332) | €659 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,208 (€139) | €92 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $334 (€3.52) | €9 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $241 (€2.54) | €8 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,556 (€37) | €75 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,260 (€24) | €33 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,981 (€63) | €68 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,185 (€55) | €96 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,802,310 (€18,986) | €29,949 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 (€0.66) | €1.41 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,476 (€16) | €31 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $272 (€2.86) | €5.76 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $588 (€6) | €20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,114 (€12) | €25 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $250 (€2.64) | €5.45 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (€1.61) | €3.75 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $210 (€2.21) | €4.54 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $111 (€1.17) | €1.63 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $121 (€1.28) | €2.74 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $467 (€4.92) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,217 (€13) | €33 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $624 (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,152 (€23) | €72 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,044 (€22) | €53 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $379 (€3.99) | €6 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $150 (€1.58) | €1.94 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $145 (€1.53) | €3.06 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $60,251 (€635) | €634 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (€0.18) | €0.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,900 (€20) | €56 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $155 (€1.64) | €3.43 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Malta
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