Cost of living in Argentina compared to Russia
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (руб 928) | руб 570 | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (руб 642) | руб 398 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (руб 208) | руб 202 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (руб 96) | руб 85 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (руб 210) | руб 129 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (руб 115) | руб 223 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (руб 445) | руб 455 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (руб 173) | руб 123 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (руб 85) | руб 44 | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (руб 117) | руб 82 | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (руб 491) | руб 706 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (руб 212) | руб 159 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (руб 47) | руб 41 | + 14% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (руб 49,081) | руб 104,353 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (руб 34,632) | руб 57,898 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (руб 3,140) | руб 8,160 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (руб 36,676) | руб 53,509 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (руб 21,675) | руб 28,492 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (руб 2,761) | руб 4,669 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (руб 1,001) | руб 548 | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (руб 27,434) | руб 23,357 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (руб 15,424) | руб 7,770 | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (руб 382) | руб 628 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (руб 243) | руб 1,182 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (руб 5,188) | руб 5,461 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (руб 3,317) | руб 3,081 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (руб 10,323) | руб 7,397 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (руб 7,411) | руб 8,318 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (руб 1,864,975) | руб 2,544,230 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (руб 78) | руб 54 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (руб 2,956) | руб 2,208 | + 34% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (руб 390) | руб 526 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (руб 706) | руб 679 | + 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (руб 1,089) | руб 2,296 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (руб 373) | руб 515 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (руб 175) | руб 292 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (руб 328) | руб 331 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (руб 238) | руб 125 | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (руб 212) | руб 152 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (руб 601) | руб 688 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Russia | ||||
Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (руб 1,675) | руб 2,039 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (руб 693) | руб 813 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (руб 2,009) | руб 7,351 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (руб 2,481) | руб 4,162 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (руб 511) | руб 552 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (руб 261) | руб 219 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (руб 240) | руб 260 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (руб 48,081) | руб 69,240 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (руб 22) | руб 2.91 | + 646% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (руб 2,370) | руб 4,892 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (руб 270) | руб 205 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,858 prices entered by 1,031 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Russia
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