Cost of living in Argentina compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (CHF 9) | CHF 27 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 11 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (CHF 0.92) | CHF 1.81 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 4.50 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 10 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 4.33 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.27 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.33 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.87 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 2.35 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 85% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (CHF 470) | CHF 3,527 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (CHF 331) | CHF 2,866 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (CHF 30) | CHF 205 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (CHF 351) | CHF 2,179 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (CHF 207) | CHF 1,557 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (CHF 26) | CHF 94 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (CHF 10) | CHF 53 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (CHF 263) | CHF 305 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (CHF 148) | CHF 116 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 17 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 30 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (CHF 50) | CHF 111 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (CHF 32) | CHF 64 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (CHF 99) | CHF 118 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (CHF 71) | CHF 184 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (CHF 17,851) | CHF 36,492 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.84 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (CHF 28) | CHF 78 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 78% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (CHF 10) | CHF 211 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 5.94 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 4.15 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 7 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 4.35 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 4.98 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (CHF 5.75) | CHF 58 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (CHF 16) | CHF 71 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (CHF 7) | CHF 39 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (CHF 19) | CHF 101 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (CHF 24) | CHF 125 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 17 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 5.21 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 7 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (CHF 460) | CHF 434 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 0.33 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (CHF 23) | CHF 88 | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (CHF 2.58) | CHF 9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 71% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,668 prices entered by 900 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland
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