Cost of living in Argentina compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $387 (25 zł) | 29 zł | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $289 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $108 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $52 (3.37 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $85 (5.47 zł) | 10 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (3.54 zł) | 6 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $211 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $63 (4.02 zł) | 3.27 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $31 (2.01 zł) | 2.57 zł | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $59 (3.77 zł) | 3.28 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $212 (14 zł) | 28 zł | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $102 (7 zł) | 5.37 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $32 (2.05 zł) | 2.55 zł | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,449 (1,762 zł) | 4,023 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,693 (1,136 zł) | 2,937 zł | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,836 (246 zł) | 495 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,173 (1,231 zł) | 2,532 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,741 (818 zł) | 1,925 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,838 (182 zł) | 299 zł | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,196 (77 zł) | 42 zł | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,823 (1,273 zł) | 1,806 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,954 (511 zł) | 505 zł | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $285 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $184 (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,692 (173 zł) | 303 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,843 (118 zł) | 139 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,013 (258 zł) | 308 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,866 (248 zł) | 348 zł | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $998,312 (64,092 zł) | 81,106 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (3.37 zł) | 5.11 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,145 (74 zł) | 107 zł | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $224 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $422 (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $982 (63 zł) | 126 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $209 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $116 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $178 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 (5.72 zł) | 5.45 zł | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $101 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $368 (24 zł) | 46 zł | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $882 (57 zł) | 67 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $519 (33 zł) | 56 zł | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,759 (113 zł) | 195 zł | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,520 (98 zł) | 133 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $271 (17 zł) | 22 zł | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $122 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $121 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 (2,264 zł) | 1,957 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (0.69 zł) | 0.41 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,600 (103 zł) | 115 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Poland
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