Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Eilat, Israel

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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $671 (24 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $468 (17 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $165 (5.84 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (2.28 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (5.28 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (3.21 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $294 (10 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $107 (3.76 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (1.80 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (3.00 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $302 (11 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 84% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $150 (5.28 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (1.55 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 77% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,046 (1,627 ₪) | 5,125 ₪ | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $32,518 (1,149 ₪) | 3,825 ₪ | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,193 (148 ₪) | 930 ₪ | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,336 (1,178 ₪) | 2,933 ₪ | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,528 (760 ₪) | 2,367 ₪ | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (110 ₪) | 500 ₪ | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,442 (51 ₪) | 113 ₪ | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,599 (1,293 ₪) | 2,297 ₪ | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,284 (575 ₪) | 367 ₪ | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $384 (14 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (9 ₪) | 40 ₪ | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,113 (145 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,788 (98 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,670 (271 ₪) | 443 ₪ | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,748 (203 ₪) | 683 ₪ | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,171,490 (76,705 ₪) | 112,500 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (2.47 ₪) | 5.27 ₪ | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,297 (46 ₪) | 250 ₪ | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $431 (15 ₪) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 74% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 74% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $302 (11 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $601 (21 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,286 (45 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $294 (10 ₪) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (5.76 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $255 (9 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $123 (4.34 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $147 (5.20 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $633 (22 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,444 (51 ₪) | 123 ₪ | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $734 (26 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,601 (92 ₪) | 190 ₪ | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,300 (81 ₪) | 275 ₪ | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $399 (14 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $204 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $164 (5.80 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $64,571 (2,281 ₪) | 2,200 ₪ | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (0.64 ₪) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,331 (82 ₪) | 243 ₪ | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (6 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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