Cost of living in Argentina compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 52% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,939 (782TL) | 412TL | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,626 (533TL) | 294TL | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,677 (159TL) | 173TL | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,806 (62TL) | 42TL | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,571 (156TL) | 81TL | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,830 (96TL) | 45TL | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (261TL) | 210TL | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (93TL) | 46TL | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (46TL) | 24TL | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,396 (82TL) | 87TL | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (283TL) | 602TL | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,365 (115TL) | 63TL | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,281 (44TL) | 17TL | + 162% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $899,937 (30,668TL) | 43,214TL | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $687,391 (23,425TL) | 25,874TL | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,539 (3,290TL) | 3,109TL | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $632,084 (21,540TL) | 33,967TL | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $470,204 (16,023TL) | 22,473TL | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $65,250 (2,224TL) | 1,971TL | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,961 (646TL) | 420TL | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $439,177 (14,966TL) | 13,504TL | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (8,937TL) | 4,848TL | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,948 (237TL) | 210TL | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,341 (250TL) | 258TL | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 40% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (3,969TL) | 2,426TL | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (2,338TL) | 1,754TL | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $149,016 (5,078TL) | 3,559TL | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (4,507TL) | 4,374TL | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (1,056,863TL) | 1,630,200TL | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,274 (43TL) | 46TL | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $50,412 (1,718TL) | 1,218TL | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (305TL) | 108TL | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (527TL) | 204TL | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (1,163TL) | 2,308TL | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (369TL) | 162TL | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (219TL) | 167TL | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (186TL) | 156TL | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,042 (104TL) | 73TL | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (121TL) | 104TL | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (511TL) | 472TL | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 45% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Argentina | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $40,785 (1,390TL) | 1,384TL | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $15,222 (519TL) | 457TL | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (2,058TL) | 2,161TL | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,855 (2,619TL) | 2,744TL | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,811 (368TL) | 414TL | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,109 (174TL) | 141TL | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,494 (153TL) | 157TL | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (35,648TL) | 23,797TL | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (23TL) | 6TL | + 262% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $48,621 (1,657TL) | 2,085TL | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (137TL) | 76TL | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,894 prices entered by 734 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Turkey
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