Cost of living in Argentina compared to Malta
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Argentina | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,403 (€17) | €26 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,778 (€9) | €10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $606 (€2.98) | €4.97 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $234 (€1.15) | €0.92 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $446 (€2.19) | €2.78 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $363 (€1.78) | €4.00 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $814 (€4.00) | €4.25 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $466 (€2.29) | €1.00 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $242 (€1.19) | €2.69 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $306 (€1.50) | €1.22 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,230 (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $441 (€2.17) | €1.66 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $154 (€0.76) | €0.84 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Argentina | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $130,976 (€644) | €1,544 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,378 (€385) | €1,046 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,660 (€47) | €86 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $93,133 (€458) | €1,323 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $51,769 (€255) | €842 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $7,510 (€37) | €72 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,948 (€14) | €35 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,310 (€434) | €392 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,179 (€207) | €95 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,170 (€5.75) | €7 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $732 (€3.60) | €9 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Argentina | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,226 (€80) | €80 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,281 (€55) | €57 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,757 (€146) | €86 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $23,723 (€117) | €75 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Argentina | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,821,770 (€23,706) | €26,952 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $198 (€0.97) | €1.34 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,374 (€22) | €26 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Argentina | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,348 (€7) | €3.00 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,821 (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,896 (€14) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $748 (€3.68) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $537 (€2.64) | €3.75 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $669 (€3.29) | €4.54 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $459 (€2.26) | €3.30 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $390 (€1.92) | €1.40 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,724 (€8) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Argentina | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,371 (€21) | €45 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,862 (€9) | €17 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,252 (€26) | €28 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,595 (€32) | €117 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,506 (€7) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $927 (€4.56) | €2.20 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $611 (€3.00) | €3.48 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $137,638 (€677) | €634 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $43 (€0.21) | €0.54 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,757 (€33) | €54 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $476 (€2.34) | €5.31 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Malta
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