Cost of living in Argentina compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,982 (71 ﷼) | 93 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,225 (44 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,508 (14 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,642 (5.08 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,014 (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,881 (9 ﷼) | 5.83 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,315 (20 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,597 (8 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,367 (4.23 ﷼) | 5.16 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,197 (7 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,001 (25 ﷼) | 142 ﷼ | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,427 (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,254 (3.88 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $949,149 (2,938 ﷼) | 9,147 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $597,220 (1,848 ﷼) | 5,116 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $100,479 (311 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $671,248 (2,078 ﷼) | 5,490 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $523,308 (1,620 ﷼) | 3,850 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $68,047 (211 ﷼) | 254 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,562 (64 ﷼) | 326 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (1,586 ﷼) | 733 ﷼ | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (777 ﷼) | 355 ﷼ | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,359 (26 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,862 (27 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $109,118 (338 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $66,702 (206 ﷼) | 197 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $148,737 (460 ﷼) | 385 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $121,743 (377 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,788,600 (92,195 ﷼) | 80,945 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,227 (3.80 ﷼) | 2.06 ﷼ | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,286 (137 ﷼) | 220 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,396 (23 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,467 (54 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $29,085 (90 ﷼) | 281 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (34 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,099 (13 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,151 (19 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,491 (11 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,788 (12 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,797 (52 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,104 (136 ﷼) | 233 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,039 (59 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,058 (186 ﷼) | 120 ﷼ | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,932 (238 ﷼) | 325 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,915 (34 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,655 (18 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,280 (13 ﷼) | 55 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (2,989 ﷼) | 900 ﷼ | + 232% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (2.18 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (129 ﷼) | 383 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,230 (13 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,304 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Qatar
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