Cost of living in Argentina compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,331 (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 32 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,566 (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 31 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,857 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 18 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,547 (﷼ 5.74) | ﷼ 6 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,308 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 16 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,863 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 6 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,017 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 16 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,660 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 8 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,573 (﷼ 5.84) | ﷼ 5.12 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,089 (﷼ 8) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,889 (﷼ 26) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,942 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 8 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,182 (﷼ 4.39) | ﷼ 3.61 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $891,605 (﷼ 3,310) | ﷼ 7,199 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $522,307 (﷼ 1,939) | ﷼ 4,041 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,711 (﷼ 404) | ﷼ 507 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $577,819 (﷼ 2,145) | ﷼ 4,310 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $353,055 (﷼ 1,311) | ﷼ 2,838 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $88,735 (﷼ 329) | ﷼ 706 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,885 (﷼ 92) | ﷼ 254 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $505,968 (﷼ 1,878) | ﷼ 1,109 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (﷼ 1,080) | ﷼ 405 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $12,715 (﷼ 47) | ﷼ 38 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,512 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 48 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 82% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $136,047 (﷼ 505) | ﷼ 181 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $87,277 (﷼ 324) | ﷼ 201 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $166,773 (﷼ 619) | ﷼ 399 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (﷼ 570) | ﷼ 337 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (﷼ 118,486) | ﷼ 94,922 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,071 (﷼ 3.98) | ﷼ 2.27 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $45,803 (﷼ 170) | ﷼ 146 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (﷼ 50) | ﷼ 8 | + 568% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (﷼ 99) | ﷼ 90 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,544 (﷼ 95) | ﷼ 198 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 80 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 20 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 15 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,659 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 16 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,943 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 21 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,039 (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 34 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $32,643 (﷼ 121) | ﷼ 112 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 120 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,537 (﷼ 195) | ﷼ 200 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (﷼ 194) | ﷼ 218 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,577 (﷼ 32) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,459 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (﷼ 4,483) | ﷼ 2,708 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (﷼ 2.03) | ﷼ 0.35 | + 481% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (﷼ 115) | ﷼ 405 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,484 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 26 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,479 prices entered by 722 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Saudi Arabia
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