Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 76% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Argentina | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,072 (794₴) | 295₴ | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,889 (478₴) | 270₴ | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,090 (141₴) | 88₴ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,597 (55₴) | 46₴ | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,820 (131₴) | 78₴ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,751 (95₴) | 111₴ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,213 (214₴) | 184₴ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,505 (86₴) | 38₴ | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,366 (47₴) | 42₴ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,037 (70₴) | 42₴ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,182 (247₴) | 275₴ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,219 (111₴) | 54₴ | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,076 (37₴) | 19₴ | + 97% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Ukraine | ||||
| Argentina | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $914,724 (31,464₴) | 33,635₴ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $565,544 (19,453₴) | 24,551₴ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $81,777 (2,813₴) | 4,326₴ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $667,019 (22,944₴) | 20,785₴ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $515,645 (17,737₴) | 15,465₴ | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $63,844 (2,196₴) | 2,380₴ | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,514 (637₴) | 241₴ | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $459,643 (15,811₴) | 14,771₴ | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $256,609 (8,827₴) | 5,871₴ | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,255 (284₴) | 448₴ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,694 (196₴) | 1,002₴ | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Argentina | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,285 (3,622₴) | 3,039₴ | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $62,545 (2,151₴) | 1,549₴ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152,481 (5,245₴) | 4,983₴ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $121,672 (4,185₴) | 4,054₴ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Argentina | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,814,500 (1,025,547₴) | 1,174,960₴ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,232 (42₴) | 58₴ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,259 (1,522₴) | 709₴ | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Argentina | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (295₴) | 247₴ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (551₴) | 472₴ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $30,705 (1,056₴) | 905₴ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,262 (215₴) | 155₴ | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,711 (128₴) | 156₴ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,341 (184₴) | 133₴ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,183 (109₴) | 103₴ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,439 (118₴) | 86₴ | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,726 (575₴) | 290₴ | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 68% more expensive than in Ukraine | ||||
| Argentina | Ukraine | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $43,176 (1,485₴) | 1,614₴ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,562 (673₴) | 627₴ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,542 (2,082₴) | 1,283₴ | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $75,172 (2,586₴) | 2,134₴ | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,183 (350₴) | 283₴ | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $6,006 (207₴) | 73₴ | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,065 (140₴) | 76₴ | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (33,224₴) | 34,284₴ | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (24₴) | 2.94₴ | + 725% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,238 (1,418₴) | 1,646₴ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,230 (146₴) | 108₴ | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,608 prices entered by 567 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Ukraine
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