Cost of living in Argentina compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (SGD $18) | SGD $13 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (SGD $12) | SGD $10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (SGD $3.95) | SGD $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (SGD $1.52) | SGD $3.84 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (SGD $3.85) | SGD $5.18 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (SGD $2.51) | SGD $3.58 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (SGD $5.83) | SGD $16 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (SGD $2.52) | SGD $5.90 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (SGD $1.65) | SGD $4.20 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (SGD $1.86) | SGD $5.80 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (SGD $8) | SGD $43 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (SGD $2.89) | SGD $3.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (SGD $1.02) | SGD $3.19 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 82% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (SGD $926) | SGD $6,335 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (SGD $577) | SGD $4,697 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (SGD $72) | SGD $276 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $163,557 (SGD $640) | SGD $4,640 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (SGD $467) | SGD $3,300 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (SGD $64) | SGD $181 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (SGD $18) | SGD $44 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (SGD $501) | SGD $746 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (SGD $295) | SGD $189 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (SGD $7) | SGD $13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (SGD $7) | SGD $25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (SGD $107) | SGD $105 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (SGD $65) | SGD $58 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (SGD $168) | SGD $143 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (SGD $150) | SGD $157 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (SGD $32,817) | SGD $142,313 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (SGD $1.12) | SGD $3.04 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (SGD $33) | SGD $129 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (SGD $12) | SGD $38 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (SGD $24) | SGD $73 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (SGD $7) | SGD $13 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (SGD $3.48) | SGD $5.45 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (SGD $5.56) | SGD $19 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (SGD $3.21) | SGD $3.73 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (SGD $2.77) | SGD $5.22 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (SGD $13) | SGD $48 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (SGD $31) | SGD $77 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (SGD $13) | SGD $31 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (SGD $53) | SGD $216 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (SGD $60) | SGD $152 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (SGD $11) | SGD $23 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (SGD $5.92) | SGD $7 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (SGD $4.32) | SGD $12 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (SGD $1,360) | SGD $922 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (SGD $0.23) | SGD $0.31 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (SGD $36) | SGD $189 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (SGD $3.85) | SGD $16 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,414 prices entered by 1,126 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Singapore
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