Cost of living in Argentina compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $630 (руб 520) | руб 406 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $451 (руб 372) | руб 283 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (руб 125) | руб 144 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (руб 55) | руб 65 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 (руб 118) | руб 88 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (руб 72) | руб 130 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $272 (руб 224) | руб 333 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (руб 85) | руб 107 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (руб 41) | руб 34 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (руб 66) | руб 66 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $283 (руб 234) | руб 593 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (руб 119) | руб 110 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (руб 32) | руб 29 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,701 (руб 30,292) | руб 68,217 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,665 (руб 19,533) | руб 38,434 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,424 (руб 3,652) | руб 5,700 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,935 (руб 20,581) | руб 32,389 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,398 (руб 13,534) | руб 23,273 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,496 (руб 2,886) | руб 3,730 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,427 (руб 1,178) | руб 439 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,384 (руб 29,205) | руб 24,196 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,963 (руб 12,350) | руб 6,604 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (руб 288) | руб 413 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (руб 216) | руб 811 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 (руб 3,186) | руб 4,784 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,403 (руб 1,983) | руб 2,535 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,812 (руб 5,623) | руб 5,645 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,666 (руб 4,676) | руб 6,989 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,023,980 (руб 1,670,557) | руб 1,246,400 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (руб 56) | руб 47 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,562 (руб 1,289) | руб 1,609 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288 (руб 238) | руб 451 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $615 (руб 508) | руб 549 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,173 (руб 969) | руб 1,290 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $260 (руб 214) | руб 307 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $164 (руб 135) | руб 183 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $218 (руб 180) | руб 213 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $115 (руб 95) | руб 81 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (руб 107) | руб 100 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $503 (руб 415) | руб 559 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,309 (руб 1,080) | руб 1,443 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $673 (руб 556) | руб 580 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,165 (руб 1,787) | руб 5,605 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,207 (руб 1,822) | руб 3,345 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $404 (руб 334) | руб 385 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $167 (руб 138) | руб 166 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $154 (руб 127) | руб 220 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 (руб 54,771) | руб 35,616 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (руб 15) | руб 7 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,985 (руб 1,639) | руб 3,599 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (руб 141) | руб 160 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Russia
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