Cost of living in Argentina compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,006 (€15) | €18 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,254 (€11) | €10 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,231 (€3.02) | €3.79 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,453 (€1.36) | €1.04 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,133 (€2.93) | €2.92 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,332 (€3.12) | €2.11 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,189 (€5.79) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,390 (€2.24) | €2.08 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,276 (€1.19) | €1.45 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,701 (€1.59) | €1.14 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,047 (€5.66) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,714 (€2.54) | €2.06 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,090 (€1.02) | €1.06 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,222,890 (€1,144) | €1,429 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $551,659 (€516) | €986 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $75,049 (€70) | €115 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $530,168 (€496) | €934 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $329,730 (€308) | €679 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $48,077 (€45) | €75 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,978 (€21) | €26 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $454,005 (€425) | €313 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (€274) | €97 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,322 (€5.91) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,130 (€4.80) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 55% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $90,659 (€85) | €75 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $64,364 (€60) | €31 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $142,373 (€133) | €85 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $134,962 (€126) | €89 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $25,236,900 (€23,606) | €27,152 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,040 (€0.97) | €1.59 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $38,090 (€36) | €29 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,872 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,508 (€16) | €7 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $19,833 (€19) | €58 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (€3.76) | €4.03 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,360 (€2.21) | €2.85 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,407 (€4.12) | €2.98 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,475 (€3.25) | €1.80 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,863 (€3.61) | €2.27 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,389 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $30,626 (€29) | €34 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $13,415 (€13) | €17 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $89,673 (€84) | €49 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $46,811 (€44) | €49 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,215 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,059 (€3.80) | €2.91 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,929 (€2.74) | €4.55 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,596,490 (€1,493) | €522 | + 186% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (€0.51) | €0.18 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $31,402 (€29) | €50 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,309 (€4.03) | €5.31 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,814 prices entered by 1,566 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Spain
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