Cost of living in Argentina compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $684 (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $499 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $169 (NZ$2.49) | NZ$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $71 (NZ$1.05) | NZ$2.08 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $151 (NZ$2.22) | NZ$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $93 (NZ$1.38) | NZ$7 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $300 (NZ$4.42) | NZ$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $118 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$4.05 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $53 (NZ$0.79) | NZ$3.37 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $87 (NZ$1.28) | NZ$6 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $308 (NZ$4.55) | NZ$20 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $153 (NZ$2.26) | NZ$3.40 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $41 (NZ$0.60) | NZ$2.30 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 78% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $39,956 (NZ$589) | NZ$2,634 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $26,228 (NZ$387) | NZ$2,276 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,531 (NZ$67) | NZ$292 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $27,212 (NZ$401) | NZ$2,352 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $18,083 (NZ$267) | NZ$1,905 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,436 (NZ$51) | NZ$173 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,552 (NZ$23) | NZ$79 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $39,034 (NZ$576) | NZ$750 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $17,916 (NZ$264) | NZ$268 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $377 (NZ$5.57) | NZ$16 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $275 (NZ$4.06) | NZ$28 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,338 (NZ$64) | NZ$138 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,792 (NZ$41) | NZ$65 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,156 (NZ$120) | NZ$176 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,638 (NZ$98) | NZ$247 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,197,190 (NZ$32,405) | NZ$38,578 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $78 (NZ$1.16) | NZ$1.99 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,652 (NZ$24) | NZ$152 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $337 (NZ$4.97) | NZ$14 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $716 (NZ$11) | NZ$5.96 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,279 (NZ$19) | NZ$58 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $289 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $179 (NZ$2.64) | NZ$5.87 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $240 (NZ$3.54) | NZ$7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $124 (NZ$1.83) | NZ$3.58 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $142 (NZ$2.09) | NZ$4.54 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $565 (NZ$8) | NZ$31 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,451 (NZ$21) | NZ$59 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $761 (NZ$11) | NZ$34 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,350 (NZ$35) | NZ$243 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,413 (NZ$36) | NZ$114 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $446 (NZ$7) | NZ$19 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $184 (NZ$2.71) | NZ$5.07 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $171 (NZ$2.52) | NZ$13 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $72,297 (NZ$1,066) | NZ$841 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (NZ$0.29) | NZ$0.60 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,167 (NZ$32) | NZ$76 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $192 (NZ$2.83) | NZ$33 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand
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