Cost of living in Argentina compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,350 (₨650) | ₨323 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,401 (₨413) | ₨259 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,185 (₨144) | ₨200 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $457 (₨56) | ₨50 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,270 (₨154) | ₨85 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $928 (₨113) | ₨111 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,803 (₨219) | ₨400 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $902 (₨110) | ₨89 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $501 (₨61) | ₨54 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $586 (₨71) | ₨68 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,264 (₨275) | ₨477 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,044 (₨127) | ₨81 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $324 (₨39) | ₨35 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,024 (₨36,443) | ₨55,840 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 (₨20,671) | ₨32,316 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 (₨2,677) | ₨4,305 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 (₨23,924) | ₨27,684 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 (₨15,908) | ₨20,369 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 (₨1,730) | ₨2,268 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 (₨715) | ₨1,315 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 (₨19,707) | ₨16,389 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 (₨10,587) | ₨5,779 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 (₨240) | ₨266 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 (₨190) | ₨2,000 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 43% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 (₨4,351) | ₨1,963 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 (₨2,523) | ₨2,389 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,417 (₨6,002) | ₨3,278 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (₨5,166) | ₨2,195 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 (₨1,585,632) | ₨630,907 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $318 (₨39) | ₨73 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 (₨1,308) | ₨1,554 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 (₨344) | ₨326 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 (₨568) | ₨722 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (₨719) | ₨1,254 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (₨155) | ₨231 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 (₨146) | ₨198 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (₨166) | ₨246 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (₨118) | ₨102 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (₨96) | ₨87 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (₨393) | ₨1,083 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 54% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 (₨1,262) | ₨1,107 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 (₨524) | ₨529 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 (₨5,895) | ₨1,000 | + 489% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 (₨1,962) | ₨1,722 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 (₨370) | ₨273 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 (₨192) | ₨138 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 (₨137) | ₨162 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (₨45,453) | ₨27,684 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (₨11) | ₨1.36 | + 707% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 (₨1,130) | ₨1,300 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (₨119) | ₨247 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,637 prices entered by 900 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Mauritius
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