Cost of living in Argentina compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,459 (76 lei) | 49 lei | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,892 (51 lei) | 30 lei | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,369 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,484 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,276 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,199 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,831 (27 lei) | 20 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,386 (11 lei) | 5.23 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,358 (6 lei) | 3.90 lei | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,716 (8 lei) | 4.90 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,317 (29 lei) | 34 lei | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,634 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,030 (4.79 lei) | 3.13 lei | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,097,880 (5,101 lei) | 3,272 lei | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $486,930 (2,262 lei) | 2,517 lei | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $71,504 (332 lei) | 559 lei | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $514,112 (2,389 lei) | 2,319 lei | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (1,458 lei) | 1,661 lei | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (221 lei) | 358 lei | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,403 (95 lei) | 49 lei | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $538,597 (2,503 lei) | 1,452 lei | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (1,363 lei) | 487 lei | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,322 (29 lei) | 52 lei | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (23 lei) | 31 lei | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 87% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $93,837 (436 lei) | 344 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $74,600 (347 lei) | 152 lei | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $153,164 (712 lei) | 388 lei | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $148,821 (691 lei) | 321 lei | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,340,800 (140,977 lei) | 105,711 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,088 (5.05 lei) | 7 lei | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $43,507 (202 lei) | 91 lei | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,018 (42 lei) | 30 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,508 (81 lei) | 26 lei | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $20,361 (95 lei) | 247 lei | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (19 lei) | 19 lei | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,366 (11 lei) | 21 lei | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,113 (19 lei) | 25 lei | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,434 (16 lei) | 7 lei | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,370 (20 lei) | 14 lei | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,846 (41 lei) | 44 lei | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 60% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $31,710 (147 lei) | 101 lei | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,904 (55 lei) | 60 lei | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (371 lei) | 215 lei | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $45,894 (213 lei) | 222 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,382 (39 lei) | 33 lei | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,614 (21 lei) | 16 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,094 (14 lei) | 11 lei | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (5,612 lei) | 3,811 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (2.55 lei) | 0.71 lei | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,964 (139 lei) | 191 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,622 (21 lei) | 25 lei | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,568 prices entered by 751 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 39% more expensive than in Romania
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