Cost of living in Argentina compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 67% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Argentina | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,044 (352,951 ₫) | 52,492 ₫ | + 572% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,998 (231,756 ₫) | 99,365 ₫ | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $653 (75,775 ₫) | 44,193 ₫ | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $260 (30,169 ₫) | 36,414 ₫ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $542 (62,889 ₫) | 40,896 ₫ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $375 (43,510 ₫) | 30,220 ₫ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $794 (92,045 ₫) | 125,960 ₫ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $476 (55,203 ₫) | 79,338 ₫ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 (28,137 ₫) | 33,925 ₫ | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $324 (37,552 ₫) | 21,577 ₫ | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,523 (176,599 ₫) | 202,188 ₫ | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $482 (55,885 ₫) | 37,663 ₫ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $161 (18,664 ₫) | 29,283 ₫ | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Argentina | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $135,911 (15,761,444 ₫) | 30,017,800 ₫ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,323 (10,010,757 ₫) | 14,948,500 ₫ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,401 (1,206,169 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $91,242 (10,581,266 ₫) | 12,023,000 ₫ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $55,216 (6,403,290 ₫) | 7,174,960 ₫ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,604 (1,113,765 ₫) | 1,781,460 ₫ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,942 (573,161 ₫) | 281,377 ₫ | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $89,690 (10,401,201 ₫) | 3,206,280 ₫ | + 224% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $45,911 (5,324,281 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 200% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,450 (168,175 ₫) | 185,000 ₫ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $843 (97,772 ₫) | 139,618 ₫ | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 62% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Argentina | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $19,144 (2,220,062 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,393 (1,321,245 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $32,674 (3,789,109 ₫) | 2,198,030 ₫ | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,129 (3,030,092 ₫) | 2,346,150 ₫ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
| Argentina | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,120,370 (709,772,343 ₫) | 1,030,730,000 ₫ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $218 (25,283 ₫) | 26,913 ₫ | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,028 (467,136 ₫) | 143,358 ₫ | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Argentina | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,588 (184,197 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,056 (238,376 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,547 (411,360 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $923 (106,994 ₫) | 160,000 ₫ | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $514 (59,643 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $691 (80,134 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $493 (57,148 ₫) | 31,443 ₫ | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $446 (51,737 ₫) | 31,840 ₫ | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,762 (204,319 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 106% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Argentina | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,554 (528,163 ₫) | 378,508 ₫ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,158 (250,247 ₫) | 184,353 ₫ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,888 (914,797 ₫) | 366,238 ₫ | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,815 (790,300 ₫) | 623,918 ₫ | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,444 (167,493 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $940 (109,044 ₫) | 49,360 ₫ | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $657 (76,154 ₫) | 24,450 ₫ | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $266,473 (30,902,571 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $58 (6,694 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 375% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,331 (734,227 ₫) | 647,776 ₫ | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $555 (64,367 ₫) | 30,000 ₫ | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 11% more expensive than in Vietnam
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