Cost of living in Argentina compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 69% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,956 (руб 1,337) | руб 496 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,337 (руб 789) | руб 371 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (руб 248) | руб 197 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $290 (руб 98) | руб 84 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $749 (руб 253) | руб 117 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $533 (руб 180) | руб 196 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,089 (руб 368) | руб 424 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $586 (руб 198) | руб 113 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $279 (руб 94) | руб 50 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $355 (руб 120) | руб 78 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,714 (руб 579) | руб 721 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (руб 185) | руб 147 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $205 (руб 69) | руб 45 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $138,564 (руб 46,813) | руб 85,386 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $92,594 (руб 31,282) | руб 56,051 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $14,139 (руб 4,777) | руб 9,152 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $104,179 (руб 35,196) | руб 48,742 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $65,118 (руб 22,000) | руб 29,136 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (руб 3,130) | руб 5,327 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,806 (руб 1,624) | руб 495 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $107,360 (руб 36,271) | руб 23,888 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (руб 18,827) | руб 10,506 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (руб 512) | руб 606 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (руб 361) | руб 1,151 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,853 (руб 7,383) | руб 5,595 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $13,157 (руб 4,445) | руб 3,450 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,815 (руб 12,438) | руб 7,670 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $30,999 (руб 10,473) | руб 9,727 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (руб 2,338,099) | руб 2,390,320 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $243 (руб 82) | руб 51 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,084 (руб 1,380) | руб 2,294 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,467 (руб 496) | руб 511 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,987 (руб 671) | руб 686 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,077 (руб 1,377) | руб 1,874 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (руб 358) | руб 411 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $698 (руб 236) | руб 259 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $773 (руб 261) | руб 285 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (руб 201) | руб 116 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (руб 184) | руб 153 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $2,017 (руб 681) | руб 827 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,573 (руб 1,883) | руб 1,772 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,793 (руб 944) | руб 728 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,388 (руб 3,510) | руб 7,974 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,580 (руб 2,899) | руб 3,857 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,611 (руб 544) | руб 461 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,069 (руб 361) | руб 220 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $737 (руб 249) | руб 261 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (руб 108,877) | руб 71,350 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (руб 25) | руб 2.73 | + 819% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,219 (руб 2,439) | руб 4,225 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $659 (руб 223) | руб 204 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Russia
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