Cost of living in Argentina compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,982 (kr 202) | kr 256 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,225 (kr 125) | kr 149 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,442 (kr 39) | kr 84 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,625 (kr 14) | kr 26 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,014 (kr 35) | kr 55 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,881 (kr 25) | kr 47 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,315 (kr 56) | kr 110 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,597 (kr 23) | kr 35 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,367 (kr 12) | kr 24 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,197 (kr 19) | kr 40 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,001 (kr 70) | kr 208 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,427 (kr 30) | kr 37 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,254 (kr 11) | kr 34 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $949,149 (kr 8,346) | kr 21,254 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $597,220 (kr 5,251) | kr 17,203 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $100,479 (kr 883) | kr 2,142 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $671,248 (kr 5,902) | kr 13,755 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $523,308 (kr 4,601) | kr 12,245 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $68,047 (kr 598) | kr 2,842 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,562 (kr 181) | kr 221 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (kr 4,506) | kr 5,761 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (kr 2,207) | kr 1,834 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,359 (kr 73) | kr 118 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,148 (kr 72) | kr 433 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $109,118 (kr 959) | kr 1,089 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $58,788 (kr 517) | kr 488 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $148,890 (kr 1,309) | kr 1,236 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $121,743 (kr 1,070) | kr 1,507 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,788,600 (kr 261,920) | kr 366,308 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,237 (kr 11) | kr 22 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,286 (kr 389) | kr 755 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,396 (kr 65) | kr 65 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,467 (kr 154) | kr 107 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $29,085 (kr 256) | kr 659 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (kr 95) | kr 50 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,752 (kr 33) | kr 42 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,151 (kr 54) | kr 41 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,491 (kr 31) | kr 52 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,788 (kr 33) | kr 29 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,797 (kr 148) | kr 481 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,104 (kr 388) | kr 481 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,039 (kr 167) | kr 339 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,058 (kr 528) | kr 800 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,932 (kr 676) | kr 946 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,915 (kr 96) | kr 163 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,440 (kr 48) | kr 59 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,280 (kr 38) | kr 96 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (kr 8,493) | kr 6,879 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (kr 6) | kr 1.11 | + 460% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (kr 367) | kr 572 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,230 (kr 37) | kr 143 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,609 prices entered by 620 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Norway
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