Cost of living in Argentina compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,404 (50 zł) | 32 zł | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $956 (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $363 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $132 (4.73 zł) | 3.48 zł | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $257 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $217 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $549 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $213 (8 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $88 (3.17 zł) | 3.20 zł | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $185 (7 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $689 (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $251 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $92 (3.30 zł) | 3.10 zł | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $81,264 (2,916 zł) | 4,022 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $48,541 (1,742 zł) | 3,281 zł | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,777 (207 zł) | 533 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $53,291 (1,912 zł) | 2,730 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $34,479 (1,237 zł) | 2,038 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,509 (198 zł) | 390 zł | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,285 (82 zł) | 51 zł | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $54,435 (1,953 zł) | 1,393 zł | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $31,371 (1,126 zł) | 426 zł | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $683 (25 zł) | 39 zł | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $514 (18 zł) | 30 zł | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $8,772 (315 zł) | 349 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,221 (223 zł) | 159 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,010 (646 zł) | 306 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $13,852 (497 zł) | 382 zł | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,277,310 (153,487 zł) | 93,558 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $120 (4.31 zł) | 7 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,421 (87 zł) | 118 zł | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $588 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $950 (34 zł) | 44 zł | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,261 (81 zł) | 166 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $507 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $327 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $407 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $244 (9 zł) | 4.48 zł | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $254 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,049 (38 zł) | 46 zł | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 41% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,757 (99 zł) | 79 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,160 (42 zł) | 50 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,362 (121 zł) | 143 zł | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,295 (154 zł) | 135 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $747 (27 zł) | 25 zł | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $422 (15 zł) | 14 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $330 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $104,887 (3,764 zł) | 2,568 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $28 (1.00 zł) | 0.21 zł | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,961 (142 zł) | 114 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $316 (11 zł) | 17 zł | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Poland
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