Cost of living in Argentina compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,402 (NZ$18) | NZ$22 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $970 (NZ$12) | NZ$13 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $365 (NZ$4.68) | NZ$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $132 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$2.47 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $255 (NZ$3.28) | NZ$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $217 (NZ$2.78) | NZ$7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $541 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $214 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$4.22 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $88 (NZ$1.13) | NZ$3.36 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $182 (NZ$2.34) | NZ$4.75 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $687 (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $247 (NZ$3.17) | NZ$3.47 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $91 (NZ$1.17) | NZ$3.05 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $78,409 (NZ$1,007) | NZ$3,225 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $47,285 (NZ$607) | NZ$2,681 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,777 (NZ$74) | NZ$271 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $51,397 (NZ$660) | NZ$2,256 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $33,523 (NZ$430) | NZ$1,846 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,509 (NZ$71) | NZ$240 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,285 (NZ$29) | NZ$80 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $54,435 (NZ$699) | NZ$750 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $31,371 (NZ$403) | NZ$281 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $683 (NZ$9) | NZ$15 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $514 (NZ$7) | NZ$28 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $8,772 (NZ$113) | NZ$119 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,221 (NZ$80) | NZ$81 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,010 (NZ$231) | NZ$152 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $13,852 (NZ$178) | NZ$204 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,277,310 (NZ$54,908) | NZ$38,250 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $120 (NZ$1.54) | NZ$2.77 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,415 (NZ$31) | NZ$188 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $588 (NZ$8) | NZ$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $950 (NZ$12) | NZ$10 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,261 (NZ$29) | NZ$66 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $507 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $327 (NZ$4.20) | NZ$5.53 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $408 (NZ$5.24) | NZ$7 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $245 (NZ$3.14) | NZ$3.48 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $253 (NZ$3.25) | NZ$4.09 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,021 (NZ$13) | NZ$36 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,749 (NZ$35) | NZ$69 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,160 (NZ$15) | NZ$38 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,362 (NZ$43) | NZ$206 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,295 (NZ$55) | NZ$112 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $747 (NZ$10) | NZ$16 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $422 (NZ$5.41) | NZ$5.25 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $330 (NZ$4.23) | NZ$10 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $104,887 (NZ$1,346) | NZ$790 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $28 (NZ$0.36) | NZ$0.37 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,961 (NZ$51) | NZ$74 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $316 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$34 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand
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