- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $201 (руб 374) | руб 354 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $162 (руб 300) | руб 284 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $69 (руб 127) | руб 134 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (руб 52) | руб 64 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (руб 90) | руб 82 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (руб 68) | руб 148 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $108 (руб 200) | руб 310 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (руб 76) | руб 94 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (руб 40) | руб 35 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (руб 70) | руб 62 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $170 (руб 316) | руб 524 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $57 (руб 107) | руб 94 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (руб 35) | руб 31 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,485 (руб 38,025) | руб 75,556 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,810 (руб 25,634) | руб 40,521 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,616 (руб 6,713) | руб 6,224 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,461 (руб 28,698) | руб 37,854 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,512 (руб 19,511) | руб 25,057 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,761 (руб 5,125) | руб 3,914 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $803 (руб 1,490) | руб 482 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,141 (руб 22,536) | руб 26,516 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,446 (руб 8,253) | руб 5,833 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $217 (руб 403) | руб 399 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $129 (руб 239) | руб 534 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,800 (руб 3,341) | руб 5,287 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,473 (руб 2,734) | руб 3,076 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,468 (руб 4,582) | руб 5,565 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,511 (руб 4,661) | руб 7,189 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $515,815 (руб 957,449) | руб 1,126,760 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (руб 53) | руб 42 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $588 (руб 1,091) | руб 1,710 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (руб 254) | руб 315 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $202 (руб 376) | руб 504 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $562 (руб 1,044) | руб 1,316 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (руб 174) | руб 227 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $62 (руб 115) | руб 160 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $80 (руб 149) | руб 207 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $50 (руб 92) | руб 69 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $56 (руб 104) | руб 100 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $212 (руб 394) | руб 524 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $552 (руб 1,024) | руб 1,596 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $346 (руб 643) | руб 670 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (руб 3,011) | руб 5,496 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,071 (руб 1,988) | руб 3,405 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $154 (руб 286) | руб 373 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (руб 135) | руб 178 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $95 (руб 177) | руб 228 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $18,366 (руб 34,090) | руб 31,480 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (руб 13) | руб 4.91 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,077 (руб 1,998) | руб 3,050 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $64 (руб 118) | руб 137 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Russia
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