Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Essen, Germany
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 50% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $671 (€6) | €11 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $468 (€4.20) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $165 (€1.49) | €4.15 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (€0.58) | €0.95 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (€1.34) | €2.62 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (€0.82) | €2.33 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $294 (€2.65) | €4.84 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $107 (€0.96) | €2.32 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (€0.46) | €1.29 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (€0.76) | €0.80 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $302 (€2.71) | €6 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $150 (€1.35) | €1.77 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (€0.39) | €1.31 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,046 (€414) | €940 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $32,518 (€292) | €598 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,193 (€38) | €142 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,336 (€300) | €615 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,528 (€194) | €427 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (€28) | €145 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,442 (€13) | €25 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,599 (€329) | €447 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,284 (€146) | €134 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $384 (€3.45) | €8 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (€2.25) | €13 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,113 (€37) | €82 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,788 (€25) | €49 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,670 (€69) | €82 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,748 (€52) | €111 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 65% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,171,490 (€19,525) | €22,629 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (€0.63) | €1.43 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,297 (€12) | €66 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $422 (€3.79) | €22 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $302 (€2.72) | €9 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $601 (€5.40) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,286 (€12) | €77 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $294 (€2.64) | €2.52 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (€1.47) | €1.73 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $255 (€2.29) | €2.36 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $123 (€1.11) | €1.35 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $147 (€1.32) | €1.38 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $633 (€5.69) | €16 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Essen (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,444 (€13) | €31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $734 (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,601 (€23) | €89 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,300 (€21) | €56 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $399 (€3.59) | €8 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $204 (€1.84) | €3.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $164 (€1.48) | €3.49 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $64,571 (€581) | €460 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (€0.16) | €0.12 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,331 (€21) | €27 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (€1.63) | €6 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,069 prices entered by 733 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,700 in Essen you would need to make just about €1,223 (ARS $136,021) in Buenos Aires.
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