Cost of living in Argentina compared to Poland
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (40 zł) | 43 zł | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (27 zł) | 30 zł | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (4.10 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (4.93 zł) | 12 zł | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (7 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (3.63 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (5.01 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (21 zł) | 33 zł | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (1.99 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 48% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (2,096 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (1,479 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (134 zł) | 889 zł | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (1,566 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (926 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (118 zł) | 459 zł | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (43 zł) | 56 zł | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (1,172 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (659 zł) | 679 zł | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (16 zł) | 44 zł | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (10 zł) | 46 zł | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (222 zł) | 301 zł | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (142 zł) | 151 zł | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (441 zł) | 338 zł | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (317 zł) | 387 zł | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (79,646 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (3.33 zł) | 7 zł | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (126 zł) | 111 zł | + 14% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (17 zł) | 28 zł | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (30 zł) | 22 zł | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (47 zł) | 187 zł | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (26 zł) | 54 zł | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (72 zł) | 104 zł | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (30 zł) | 56 zł | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (86 zł) | 232 zł | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (106 zł) | 186 zł | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (22 zł) | 29 zł | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (2,053 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (0.93 zł) | 0.48 zł | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (101 zł) | 151 zł | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,308 prices entered by 928 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Poland
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