- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Turkey
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 3% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $200 (30TL) | 30TL | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $162 (24TL) | 19TL | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $69 (10TL) | 10TL | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (4.21TL) | 3.76TL | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (7TL) | 10TL | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (5.52TL) | 4.51TL | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $109 (16TL) | 15TL | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (6TL) | 4.12TL | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (3.22TL) | 2.95TL | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (5.61TL) | 8TL | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $171 (25TL) | 52TL | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $58 (9TL) | 4.08TL | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (2.83TL) | 1.92TL | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 24% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,556 (3,056TL) | 2,948TL | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,917 (2,069TL) | 1,752TL | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,616 (538TL) | 395TL | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,461 (2,299TL) | 2,119TL | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,502 (1,561TL) | 1,270TL | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,806 (417TL) | 292TL | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $806 (120TL) | 53TL | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,141 (1,805TL) | 1,841TL | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,446 (661TL) | 402TL | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (32TL) | 23TL | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $126 (19TL) | 23TL | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 47% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,809 (269TL) | 185TL | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,524 (227TL) | 148TL | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,475 (368TL) | 312TL | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,517 (374TL) | 250TL | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $519,984 (77,311TL) | 127,293TL | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (4.27TL) | 6TL | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $591 (88TL) | 180TL | - 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 $137 (20TL) | 12TL | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $202 (30TL) | 22TL | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $562 (84TL) | 154TL | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (14TL) | 17TL | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $63 (9TL) | 14TL | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $81 (12TL) | 13TL | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $51 (8TL) | 7TL | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (8TL) | 12TL | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $212 (31TL) | 27TL | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $557 (83TL) | 90TL | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $347 (52TL) | 37TL | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (241TL) | 140TL | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,075 (160TL) | 177TL | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $155 (23TL) | 35TL | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (11TL) | 11TL | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 (14TL) | 16TL | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $18,366 (2,731TL) | 2,208TL | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (1.04TL) | 0.66TL | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,079 (160TL) | 156TL | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $64 (10TL) | 13TL | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Turkey
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