Cost of living in Argentina compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,536 (€12) | €10 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,001 (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,027 (€2.76) | €3.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $384 (€1.03) | €0.96 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $987 (€2.65) | €2.98 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $653 (€1.75) | €2.02 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,472 (€3.95) | €4.98 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $647 (€1.74) | €1.92 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $421 (€1.13) | €1.56 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $466 (€1.25) | €1.01 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,067 (€5.55) | €5.39 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $745 (€2.00) | €2.06 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $271 (€0.73) | €0.91 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $220,079 (€591) | €1,345 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $138,696 (€372) | €908 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $19,149 (€51) | €151 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $148,310 (€398) | €913 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $108,186 (€290) | €662 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $18,444 (€49) | €131 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,739 (€13) | €31 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,668 (€348) | €359 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $76,379 (€205) | €136 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,760 (€4.72) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,565 (€4.20) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,451 (€74) | €82 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,082 (€43) | €34 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $43,119 (€116) | €74 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,412 (€103) | €88 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,086,590 (€21,703) | €27,399 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $283 (€0.76) | €1.78 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $5,446 (€15) | €37 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,844 (€4.95) | €4.63 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,074 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $7,795 (€21) | €70 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,910 (€5.13) | €4.54 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $887 (€2.38) | €3.80 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,370 (€3.68) | €5.06 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $819 (€2.20) | €2.37 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $713 (€1.91) | €2.09 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,959 (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,896 (€21) | €30 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,201 (€9) | €15 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,874 (€37) | €50 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,435 (€41) | €45 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,262 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,391 (€3.73) | €3.25 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,087 (€2.92) | €1.83 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $352,941 (€947) | €526 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $75 (€0.20) | €0.18 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,937 (€24) | €37 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $953 (€2.56) | €5.19 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Portugal
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