Cost of living in Argentina compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $387 (руб 410) | руб 378 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $289 (руб 306) | руб 255 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $108 (руб 114) | руб 140 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $52 (руб 56) | руб 66 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $85 (руб 90) | руб 87 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (руб 59) | руб 150 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $211 (руб 224) | руб 320 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $63 (руб 66) | руб 95 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $31 (руб 33) | руб 33 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $59 (руб 62) | руб 61 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $212 (руб 225) | руб 530 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $102 (руб 108) | руб 94 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $32 (руб 34) | руб 32 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,449 (руб 29,103) | руб 75,673 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,693 (руб 18,760) | руб 43,484 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,836 (руб 4,067) | руб 6,636 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,173 (руб 20,329) | руб 39,851 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,741 (руб 13,509) | руб 25,004 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,838 (руб 3,009) | руб 4,110 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,196 (руб 1,268) | руб 417 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,823 (руб 21,018) | руб 24,777 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,954 (руб 8,434) | руб 5,517 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $285 (руб 302) | руб 430 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $184 (руб 195) | руб 724 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,692 (руб 2,855) | руб 5,782 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,831 (руб 1,942) | руб 2,833 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,013 (руб 4,255) | руб 5,928 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,866 (руб 4,099) | руб 6,846 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $998,312 (руб 1,058,494) | руб 1,412,860 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (руб 56) | руб 45 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,145 (руб 1,214) | руб 1,919 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $224 (руб 238) | руб 502 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $422 (руб 448) | руб 585 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $982 (руб 1,042) | руб 1,351 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $209 (руб 222) | руб 238 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $116 (руб 123) | руб 155 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $178 (руб 188) | руб 198 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 (руб 94) | руб 69 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $101 (руб 107) | руб 96 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $368 (руб 390) | руб 603 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $882 (руб 935) | руб 1,797 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $519 (руб 550) | руб 617 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,759 (руб 1,865) | руб 6,547 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,520 (руб 1,612) | руб 3,282 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $271 (руб 287) | руб 431 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $122 (руб 129) | руб 215 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $121 (руб 128) | руб 241 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 (руб 37,394) | руб 30,129 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (руб 11) | руб 2.68 | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,600 (руб 1,696) | руб 3,340 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 (руб 119) | руб 150 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Russia
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