Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Enugu, Nigeria
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $671 (2,751 ₦) | 1,152 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $468 (1,917 ₦) | 1,315 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $165 (677 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (264 ₦) | 514 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (613 ₦) | 499 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (373 ₦) | 578 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $294 (1,207 ₦) | 3,533 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $107 (437 ₦) | 783 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (209 ₦) | 463 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (348 ₦) | 280 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $302 (1,237 ₦) | 1,723 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $150 (613 ₦) | 276 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (180 ₦) | 351 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,124 (189,084 ₦) | 481,203 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $32,518 (133,304 ₦) | 666,014 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,193 (17,190 ₦) | 11,802 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,336 (136,659 ₦) | 525,817 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,528 (88,253 ₦) | 300,652 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (12,821 ₦) | 11,522 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,442 (5,912 ₦) | 5,744 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,599 (150,033 ₦) | 89,921 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,284 (66,753 ₦) | 30,275 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $384 (1,575 ₦) | 697 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (1,026 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 88% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,113 (16,860 ₦) | 4,186 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,788 (11,428 ₦) | 7,917 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,670 (31,444 ₦) | 8,477 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,748 (23,565 ₦) | 16,375 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,171,490 (8,901,886 ₦) | 2,000,000 ₦ | + 345% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (287 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,297 (5,318 ₦) | 8,337 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $431 (1,768 ₦) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $302 (1,239 ₦) | 1,086 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $601 (2,463 ₦) | 2,484 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,286 (5,271 ₦) | 5,000 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $294 (1,206 ₦) | 1,897 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (669 ₦) | 680 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $255 (1,045 ₦) | 941 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $123 (504 ₦) | 230 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $147 (603 ₦) | 302 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $633 (2,594 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Enugu (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,444 (5,918 ₦) | 2,604 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $734 (3,009 ₦) | 2,667 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,601 (10,664 ₦) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,300 (9,429 ₦) | 20,500 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $399 (1,635 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $204 (837 ₦) | 300 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $164 (674 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $64,571 (264,706 ₦) | 200,000 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (75 ₦) | 100 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,331 (9,556 ₦) | 6,467 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (742 ₦) | 350 ₦ | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,036 prices entered by 729 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 1,550,000 ₦ in Enugu you would need to make just about 1,327,941 ₦ (ARS $323,933) in Buenos Aires.
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