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Cost of living in Argentina compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $288 (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $233 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $83 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $44 (NZ$1.24) | NZ$2.11 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $73 (NZ$2.07) | NZ$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $49 (NZ$1.40) | NZ$5.54 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $156 (NZ$4.43) | NZ$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $56 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$3.93 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $27 (NZ$0.77) | NZ$3.38 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $50 (NZ$1.41) | NZ$4.70 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $207 (NZ$5.89) | NZ$18 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $82 (NZ$2.33) | NZ$3.34 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $28 (NZ$0.81) | NZ$2.33 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 70% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $24,271 (NZ$689) | NZ$2,759 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $15,701 (NZ$446) | NZ$2,122 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,285 (NZ$122) | NZ$374 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $19,428 (NZ$552) | NZ$1,974 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $11,719 (NZ$333) | NZ$1,448 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,123 (NZ$89) | NZ$167 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,045 (NZ$30) | NZ$73 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $15,321 (NZ$435) | NZ$747 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,683 (NZ$190) | NZ$205 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $267 (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $181 (NZ$5.14) | NZ$23 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,262 (NZ$64) | NZ$112 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,770 (NZ$50) | NZ$69 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,117 (NZ$89) | NZ$151 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,285 (NZ$93) | NZ$169 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $789,608 (NZ$22,430) | NZ$31,103 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $44 (NZ$1.25) | NZ$2.25 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $946 (NZ$27) | NZ$171 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $222 (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $366 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.98 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $689 (NZ$20) | NZ$52 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $133 (NZ$3.78) | NZ$8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $92 (NZ$2.63) | NZ$5.77 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $109 (NZ$3.10) | NZ$7 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $70 (NZ$1.98) | NZ$3.10 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $77 (NZ$2.19) | NZ$3.72 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $297 (NZ$8) | NZ$28 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $769 (NZ$22) | NZ$56 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $401 (NZ$11) | NZ$32 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,075 (NZ$59) | NZ$170 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,319 (NZ$37) | NZ$94 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $213 (NZ$6) | NZ$16 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $99 (NZ$2.82) | NZ$4.75 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $108 (NZ$3.07) | NZ$10 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $25,744 (NZ$731) | NZ$682 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $9 (NZ$0.27) | NZ$0.38 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,287 (NZ$37) | NZ$69 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $86 (NZ$2.45) | NZ$29 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.02841
NZD
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,191 prices entered by 1,302 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand
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