Cost of living in Argentina compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,961 (7,604 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,346 (4,503 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (1,409 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $290 (557 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $749 (1,438 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $533 (1,024 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,089 (2,091 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $586 (1,125 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $279 (535 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $355 (682 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,714 (3,290 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (1,050 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $205 (394 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $138,564 (266,005 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $92,594 (177,755 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,139 (27,143 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $104,179 (199,995 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $65,118 (125,009 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (17,783 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,806 (9,227 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $107,360 (206,102 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (106,983 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (2,912 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (2,049 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 140% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,869 (41,983 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 396% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,780 (24,534 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,159 (71,335 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,171 (59,839 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (13,285,776 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $243 (466 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,106 (7,883 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,467 (2,816 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 636% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,037 (3,911 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,077 (7,827 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (2,033 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $698 (1,339 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $773 (1,484 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (1,144 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (1,046 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,017 (3,872 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Argentina | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,649 (10,844 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,761 (5,300 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,339 (19,849 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,673 (16,650 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,615 (3,101 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,079 (2,071 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $744 (1,428 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (618,674 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 350% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (143 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 501% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,219 (13,858 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $661 (1,268 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,949 prices entered by 1,100 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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