Cost of living in Argentina compared to Turkey
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Food in Argentina is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (322TL) | 332TL | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (223TL) | 188TL | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (72TL) | 100TL | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (33TL) | 36TL | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (73TL) | 83TL | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (40TL) | 36TL | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (154TL) | 167TL | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (60TL) | 36TL | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (30TL) | 26TL | + 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (41TL) | 51TL | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (170TL) | 270TL | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (73TL) | 46TL | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (16TL) | 13TL | + 29% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (17,023TL) | 32,837TL | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (12,011TL) | 19,774TL | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (1,089TL) | 2,779TL | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (12,720TL) | 22,261TL | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (7,518TL) | 14,297TL | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (958TL) | 2,908TL | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (347TL) | 269TL | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (9,515TL) | 11,523TL | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (5,349TL) | 4,442TL | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (132TL) | 188TL | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (84TL) | 150TL | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (1,799TL) | 1,545TL | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (1,150TL) | 1,207TL | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (3,580TL) | 2,575TL | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (2,570TL) | 2,323TL | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (646,831TL) | 1,476,380TL | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (27TL) | 37TL | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (1,025TL) | 1,163TL | - 12% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (135TL) | 98TL | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (245TL) | 159TL | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (378TL) | 1,388TL | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (129TL) | 229TL | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (61TL) | 121TL | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (114TL) | 113TL | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (83TL) | 56TL | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (74TL) | 76TL | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (209TL) | 207TL | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (581TL) | 1,323TL | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (240TL) | 357TL | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (697TL) | 1,053TL | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (861TL) | 1,624TL | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (177TL) | 312TL | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (91TL) | 78TL | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (83TL) | 107TL | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (16,676TL) | 22,742TL | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (8TL) | 1.30TL | + 479% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (822TL) | 1,608TL | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (94TL) | 56TL | + 68% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,528 prices entered by 1,128 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Turkey
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