Cost of living in Argentina compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $21,897 (189 kr) | 140 kr | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,462 (125 kr) | 105 kr | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,655 (40 kr) | 70 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,688 (15 kr) | 16 kr | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,086 (35 kr) | 44 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,998 (26 kr) | 41 kr | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,607 (57 kr) | 65 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,734 (24 kr) | 31 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,333 (12 kr) | 19 kr | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,114 (18 kr) | 19 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,987 (69 kr) | 120 kr | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,446 (30 kr) | 27 kr | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,270 (11 kr) | 20 kr | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $951,555 (8,226 kr) | 17,579 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $605,782 (5,237 kr) | 11,975 kr | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,856 (837 kr) | 1,400 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $662,243 (5,725 kr) | 13,069 kr | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $504,540 (4,362 kr) | 10,435 kr | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,339 (573 kr) | 370 kr | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,382 (185 kr) | 204 kr | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (4,430 kr) | 4,458 kr | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (2,170 kr) | 1,261 kr | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,742 (67 kr) | 84 kr | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,035 (69 kr) | 372 kr | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,706 (966 kr) | 1,143 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,228 (616 kr) | 449 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,748 (1,303 kr) | 1,329 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $129,628 (1,121 kr) | 1,421 kr | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,744,400 (257,134 kr) | 313,739 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,254 (11 kr) | 18 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,839 (388 kr) | 869 kr | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,626 (66 kr) | 98 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (134 kr) | 147 kr | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $31,596 (273 kr) | 328 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (94 kr) | 65 kr | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,846 (33 kr) | 41 kr | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,638 (49 kr) | 43 kr | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,457 (30 kr) | 33 kr | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,637 (31 kr) | 28 kr | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $15,818 (137 kr) | 356 kr | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,511 (359 kr) | 504 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,561 (169 kr) | 297 kr | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $54,836 (474 kr) | 921 kr | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $74,391 (643 kr) | 931 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,531 (91 kr) | 180 kr | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,363 (46 kr) | 56 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,187 (36 kr) | 67 kr | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (8,350 kr) | 4,366 kr | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (6 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (360 kr) | 496 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,297 (37 kr) | 75 kr | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,393 prices entered by 564 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Sweden
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