Cost of living in Argentina compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (€13) | €17 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (€2.75) | €3.86 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (€1.06) | €1.04 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (€2.68) | €3.05 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (€1.75) | €2.24 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (€4.05) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (€1.75) | €1.96 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (€1.15) | €1.30 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (€1.29) | €1.06 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (€5.54) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (€2.01) | €2.03 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (€0.71) | €1.01 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (€644) | €1,290 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (€401) | €871 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (€50) | €122 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (€437) | €817 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (€324) | €599 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (€44) | €82 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (€13) | €27 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (€348) | €346 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (€205) | €101 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (€4.85) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (€5.02) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (€75) | €75 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (€45) | €31 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (€117) | €82 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (€105) | €90 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (€22,813) | €26,246 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (€0.78) | €1.64 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (€5.22) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (€17) | €62 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (€4.72) | €3.97 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (€2.42) | €2.66 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (€3.87) | €3.34 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (€2.23) | €2.05 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (€1.93) | €1.98 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (€21) | €33 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (€37) | €61 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (€42) | €49 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (€4.12) | €2.67 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (€3.00) | €4.64 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (€946) | €525 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (€0.16) | €0.17 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (€25) | €48 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (€2.67) | €5.21 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,280 prices entered by 2,039 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Spain
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