Cost of living in Argentina compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 62% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,656 (₨932) | ₨329 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,282 (₨600) | ₨259 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,102 (₨185) | ₨200 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,542 (₨70) | ₨70 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,234 (₨146) | ₨85 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,911 (₨131) | ₨111 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,674 (₨301) | ₨400 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,639 (₨119) | ₨89 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,918 (₨87) | ₨54 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,073 (₨94) | ₨68 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,127 (₨322) | ₨477 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,041 (₨137) | ₨81 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,176 (₨53) | ₨35 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,003,610 (₨45,302) | ₨55,840 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $608,042 (₨27,447) | ₨32,316 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $129,933 (₨5,865) | ₨4,305 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $553,615 (₨24,990) | ₨27,684 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $429,940 (₨19,407) | ₨20,369 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,831 (₨3,017) | ₨2,268 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $28,145 (₨1,270) | ₨1,315 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $515,099 (₨23,251) | ₨16,389 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $230,096 (₨10,386) | ₨5,779 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,938 (₨358) | ₨266 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,102 (₨230) | ₨2,000 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 78% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $129,721 (₨5,856) | ₨1,963 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $69,831 (₨3,152) | ₨2,389 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,710 (₨6,803) | ₨3,278 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $134,921 (₨6,090) | ₨2,195 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,782,500 (₨1,479,777) | ₨630,907 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,135 (₨51) | ₨73 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $42,951 (₨1,939) | ₨1,554 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (₨473) | ₨326 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (₨951) | ₨722 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,696 (₨1,205) | ₨1,254 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (₨308) | ₨231 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (₨158) | ₨198 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,643 (₨255) | ₨246 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,688 (₨166) | ₨102 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,223 (₨145) | ₨87 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $10,576 (₨477) | ₨1,083 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 140% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,085 (₨1,990) | ₨1,107 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,239 (₨643) | ₨529 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,761 (₨2,111) | ₨1,000 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $72,620 (₨3,278) | ₨1,722 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,275 (₨464) | ₨273 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,099 (₨230) | ₨138 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,751 (₨214) | ₨162 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (₨59,054) | ₨27,684 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (₨24) | ₨1.36 | + 1656% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $37,790 (₨1,706) | ₨1,300 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,868 (₨175) | ₨247 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,711 prices entered by 598 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 34% more expensive than in Mauritius
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