- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Turkey
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 0% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $213 (30TL) | 30TL | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $172 (24TL) | 20TL | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $72 (10TL) | 10TL | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $30 (4.22TL) | 3.85TL | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $52 (7TL) | 10TL | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $39 (5.48TL) | 4.71TL | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $110 (16TL) | 16TL | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $42 (5.95TL) | 4.26TL | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $23 (3.20TL) | 3.29TL | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $39 (5.48TL) | 9TL | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $178 (25TL) | 54TL | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $61 (9TL) | 4.22TL | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $21 (2.92TL) | 1.94TL | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $21,028 (2,983TL) | 2,998TL | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $14,246 (2,021TL) | 1,778TL | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,677 (522TL) | 422TL | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,449 (2,191TL) | 2,145TL | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,789 (1,530TL) | 1,251TL | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,774 (393TL) | 312TL | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $828 (117TL) | 53TL | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,150 (1,723TL) | 1,893TL | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,821 (684TL) | 443TL | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $220 (31TL) | 25TL | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $133 (19TL) | 21TL | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,920 (272TL) | 198TL | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,626 (231TL) | 157TL | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,498 (354TL) | 322TL | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,551 (362TL) | 259TL | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $565,288 (80,182TL) | 135,801TL | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $31 (4.42TL) | 6TL | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $626 (89TL) | 182TL | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152 (22TL) | 12TL | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $219 (31TL) | 21TL | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $599 (85TL) | 161TL | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $97 (14TL) | 17TL | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $66 (9TL) | 14TL | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $86 (12TL) | 13TL | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $52 (7TL) | 7TL | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $60 (9TL) | 12TL | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $229 (32TL) | 29TL | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $590 (84TL) | 86TL | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $354 (50TL) | 38TL | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,724 (245TL) | 141TL | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,125 (160TL) | 191TL | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $162 (23TL) | 36TL | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $75 (11TL) | 12TL | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $100 (14TL) | 17TL | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $20,119 (2,854TL) | 2,390TL | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (1.01TL) | 0.67TL | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,119 (159TL) | 155TL | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $66 (9TL) | 13TL | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Turkey
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