Cost of living in Argentina compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 21% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Argentina | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (134 Dirham) | 86 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (88 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (29 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (11 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (29 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (19 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (43 Dirham) | 63 Dirham | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (19 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (12 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (14 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (60 Dirham) | 122 Dirham | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (21 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (8 Dirham) | 5.46 Dirham | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Argentina | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (6,932 Dirham) | 9,617 Dirham | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (4,319 Dirham) | 5,023 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (542 Dirham) | 731 Dirham | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (4,708 Dirham) | 7,478 Dirham | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (3,493 Dirham) | 3,994 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (478 Dirham) | 561 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (137 Dirham) | 235 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (3,752 Dirham) | 3,235 Dirham | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (2,210 Dirham) | 1,780 Dirham | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (52 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (54 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Argentina | Morocco | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (824 Dirham) | 538 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (488 Dirham) | 629 Dirham | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (1,236 Dirham) | 1,023 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (1,126 Dirham) | 940 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Argentina | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (243,913 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (8 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (247 Dirham) | 250 Dirham | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Argentina | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (56 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (93 Dirham) | 132 Dirham | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (178 Dirham) | 297 Dirham | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (47 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (26 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (42 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (24 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (21 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (94 Dirham) | 74 Dirham | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Argentina | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (229 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (99 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (398 Dirham) | 451 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (452 Dirham) | 515 Dirham | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (83 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (44 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (32 Dirham) | 45 Dirham | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (10,183 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (1.72 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (268 Dirham) | 459 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (29 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,956 prices entered by 1,049 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Morocco
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