Cost of living in Argentina compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (48 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (32 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (11 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (4.05 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (10 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (7 ﷼) | 4.85 ﷼ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (15 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (4.39 ﷼) | 3.96 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (4.93 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (21 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (2.71 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (2,462 ﷼) | 12,038 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (1,534 ﷼) | 8,065 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (192 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $163,557 (1,701 ﷼) | 6,834 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (1,240 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (170 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (49 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (1,333 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (785 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (19 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (19 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (285 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (173 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (446 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (400 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (87,249 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (2.98 ﷼) | 2.10 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (87 ﷼) | 152 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (20 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (33 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (63 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (9 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (15 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (9 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (33 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Argentina | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (81 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (35 ﷼) | 90 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (141 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (160 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (30 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (16 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (11 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (3,616 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (0.61 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (95 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (10 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,543 prices entered by 1,031 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Qatar
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