Cost of living in Argentina compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,315 (руб 672) | руб 470 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $897 (руб 458) | руб 317 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $329 (руб 168) | руб 178 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $124 (руб 63) | руб 77 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $230 (руб 118) | руб 115 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $197 (руб 100) | руб 211 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $517 (руб 264) | руб 423 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $204 (руб 104) | руб 114 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $80 (руб 41) | руб 59 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $170 (руб 87) | руб 70 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $651 (руб 333) | руб 624 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $242 (руб 123) | руб 135 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $83 (руб 42) | руб 36 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $74,201 (руб 37,906) | руб 61,493 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $46,135 (руб 23,568) | руб 43,578 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,819 (руб 2,973) | руб 8,605 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $48,255 (руб 24,651) | руб 37,505 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $30,501 (руб 15,581) | руб 26,271 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,343 (руб 2,729) | руб 5,113 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,254 (руб 1,151) | руб 508 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $52,611 (руб 26,876) | руб 29,239 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $27,574 (руб 14,086) | руб 8,779 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $586 (руб 299) | руб 496 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $466 (руб 238) | руб 765 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $7,948 (руб 4,060) | руб 5,251 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $5,272 (руб 2,693) | руб 3,441 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,566 (руб 8,463) | руб 6,229 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $12,580 (руб 6,426) | руб 6,595 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,755,500 (руб 1,918,501) | руб 1,941,100 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $115 (руб 59) | руб 50 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,696 (руб 1,377) | руб 1,715 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $498 (руб 254) | руб 470 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $867 (руб 443) | руб 451 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,480 (руб 1,267) | руб 1,498 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $444 (руб 227) | руб 296 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $328 (руб 167) | руб 216 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $368 (руб 188) | руб 253 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $229 (руб 117) | руб 101 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $215 (руб 110) | руб 131 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $833 (руб 426) | руб 733 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Argentina | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,549 (руб 1,302) | руб 1,520 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,106 (руб 565) | руб 619 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,447 (руб 1,761) | руб 5,061 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $3,826 (руб 1,954) | руб 4,273 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $731 (руб 373) | руб 495 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $353 (руб 180) | руб 200 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $303 (руб 155) | руб 241 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $114,580 (руб 58,533) | руб 49,633 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (руб 14) | руб 2.50 | + 455% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,365 (руб 1,719) | руб 3,463 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $290 (руб 148) | руб 173 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Russia
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