Cost of living in Argentina compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $653 (27 zł) | 30 zł | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $472 (19 zł) | 21 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (2.79 zł) | 2.92 zł | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (5.98 zł) | 10 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (3.66 zł) | 6 zł | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $283 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (4.44 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (2.11 zł) | 2.78 zł | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (3.36 zł) | 3.42 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $288 (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (1.61 zł) | 2.79 zł | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,260 (1,563 zł) | 4,150 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,742 (1,010 zł) | 2,870 zł | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,412 (180 zł) | 480 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,419 (1,079 zł) | 2,512 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,301 (707 zł) | 1,974 zł | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,526 (144 zł) | 271 zł | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (58 zł) | 45 zł | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,537 (1,492 zł) | 1,679 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,908 (650 zł) | 419 zł | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (15 zł) | 30 zł | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (11 zł) | 22 zł | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,088 (167 zł) | 292 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,633 (108 zł) | 163 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,463 (305 zł) | 279 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,180 (252 zł) | 342 zł | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,098,550 (85,706 zł) | 75,214 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (2.95 zł) | 4.62 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,639 (67 zł) | 103 zł | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (26 zł) | 35 zł | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (50 zł) | 131 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (4.86 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (5.52 zł) | 7 zł | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $521 (21 zł) | 48 zł | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (56 zł) | 69 zł | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $701 (29 zł) | 57 zł | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (95 zł) | 229 zł | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (94 zł) | 125 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $430 (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (2,772 zł) | 2,006 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (0.78 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,077 (85 zł) | 108 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Poland
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