- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $214 (руб 378) | руб 360 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $171 (руб 304) | руб 278 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $72 (руб 127) | руб 133 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $30 (руб 52) | руб 65 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $52 (руб 92) | руб 81 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $39 (руб 68) | руб 138 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $110 (руб 195) | руб 310 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (руб 74) | руб 93 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $23 (руб 40) | руб 35 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $39 (руб 68) | руб 60 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $176 (руб 312) | руб 532 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $61 (руб 108) | руб 96 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $21 (руб 36) | руб 32 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,960 (руб 37,115) | руб 75,340 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,246 (руб 25,225) | руб 39,678 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,674 (руб 6,506) | руб 6,137 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,449 (руб 27,355) | руб 38,444 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,759 (руб 19,052) | руб 24,360 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,774 (руб 4,912) | руб 3,704 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $820 (руб 1,452) | руб 479 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,199 (руб 21,601) | руб 26,419 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,821 (руб 8,537) | руб 5,951 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $220 (руб 390) | руб 391 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $133 (руб 236) | руб 509 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,925 (руб 3,409) | руб 5,499 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,626 (руб 2,879) | руб 3,037 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,503 (руб 4,433) | руб 5,637 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,547 (руб 4,510) | руб 7,478 | - 40% | |
| 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 $565,288 (руб 1,000,965) | руб 1,208,140 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $31 (руб 55) | руб 43 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $626 (руб 1,109) | руб 1,702 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152 (руб 269) | руб 324 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $219 (руб 388) | руб 508 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $607 (руб 1,074) | руб 1,237 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (руб 172) | руб 230 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $66 (руб 117) | руб 166 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $86 (руб 153) | руб 211 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $52 (руб 92) | руб 71 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $60 (руб 107) | руб 104 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $228 (руб 404) | руб 515 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $590 (руб 1,044) | руб 1,688 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $354 (руб 628) | руб 682 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,724 (руб 3,053) | руб 5,430 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,125 (руб 1,992) | руб 3,292 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $161 (руб 286) | руб 379 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $75 (руб 134) | руб 177 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $100 (руб 176) | руб 234 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $20,119 (руб 35,626) | руб 31,513 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (руб 13) | руб 4.86 | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,123 (руб 1,988) | руб 3,232 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $66 (руб 116) | руб 140 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.771
RUB
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,569 prices entered by 1,491 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Russia
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