Cost of living in Argentina compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,534 (32,502 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 424% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,527 (19,510 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 359% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,107 (5,923 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,568 (2,262 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,586 (5,172 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,835 (4,090 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,347 (9,155 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,557 (3,687 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,486 (2,143 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,925 (2,777 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,911 (11,411 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,428 (4,944 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 356% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,013 (1,461 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $941,811 (1,358,408 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $560,170 (807,953 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,180 (138,723 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $640,240 (923,441 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $446,311 (643,730 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $62,284 (89,835 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,862 (28,648 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,394 (635,196 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $237,327 (342,305 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,933 (12,885 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 488% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,202 (8,946 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 534% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 534% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $103,299 (148,992 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 775% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,625 (103,308 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 559% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,565 (217,165 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 372% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $135,557 (195,519 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 291% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,728,800 (42,878,918 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 758% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,245 (1,795 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,796 (57,399 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 214% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (12,363 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (23,124 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $29,249 (42,186 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (10,815 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,713 (5,356 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,751 (8,294 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,530 (5,091 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,574 (5,154 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,892 (24,364 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 571% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,704 (51,497 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $25,112 (36,220 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,924 (87,873 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 477% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $73,218 (105,605 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,350 (17,812 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,649 (8,148 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,152 (5,988 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,099,490 (1,585,834 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 432% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $339 (489 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,340 (50,972 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,180 (6,029 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,638 prices entered by 573 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria
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