Cost of living in Argentina compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $387 (38TL) | 37TL | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $289 (29TL) | 23TL | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $108 (11TL) | 12TL | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $52 (5.20TL) | 4.58TL | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $85 (8TL) | 11TL | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $55 (5.47TL) | 5.31TL | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $211 (21TL) | 18TL | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $63 (6TL) | 4.77TL | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $31 (3.10TL) | 4.15TL | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $59 (5.82TL) | 11TL | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $212 (21TL) | 66TL | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $102 (10TL) | 5.12TL | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $32 (3.17TL) | 2.03TL | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $27,449 (2,720TL) | 3,214TL | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,693 (1,753TL) | 1,968TL | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,836 (380TL) | 523TL | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $19,173 (1,900TL) | 2,239TL | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,741 (1,263TL) | 1,414TL | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,838 (281TL) | 390TL | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,196 (119TL) | 64TL | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $19,823 (1,964TL) | 2,331TL | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,954 (788TL) | 533TL | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $285 (28TL) | 29TL | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $184 (18TL) | 23TL | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,692 (267TL) | 246TL | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,831 (181TL) | 163TL | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,013 (398TL) | 401TL | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,866 (383TL) | 320TL | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $998,312 (98,933TL) | 167,389TL | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $52 (5.20TL) | 7TL | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,145 (113TL) | 178TL | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $224 (22TL) | 16TL | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $422 (42TL) | 25TL | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $982 (97TL) | 202TL | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $209 (21TL) | 20TL | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $116 (11TL) | 18TL | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $178 (18TL) | 17TL | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $89 (9TL) | 9TL | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $101 (10TL) | 15TL | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $368 (36TL) | 33TL | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $882 (87TL) | 104TL | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $519 (51TL) | 46TL | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,759 (174TL) | 167TL | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,520 (151TL) | 224TL | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $271 (27TL) | 44TL | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $122 (12TL) | 14TL | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $121 (12TL) | 21TL | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,268 (3,495TL) | 3,007TL | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (1.06TL) | 0.67TL | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,600 (159TL) | 184TL | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $112 (11TL) | 16TL | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Turkey
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