Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,405 (€15) | €12 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,298 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,069 (€2.87) | €3.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $409 (€1.10) | €1.17 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,197 (€3.21) | €3.80 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $692 (€1.86) | €2.25 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,797 (€4.83) | €7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $741 (€1.99) | €2.32 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $460 (€1.24) | €1.54 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $629 (€1.69) | €0.93 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,528 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $757 (€2.03) | €1.77 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $334 (€0.90) | €1.35 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 26% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $398,149 (€1,070) | €1,381 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $216,924 (€583) | €1,008 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $25,319 (€68) | €133 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $264,169 (€710) | €759 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $172,460 (€463) | €597 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $12,915 (€35) | €89 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,967 (€13) | €22 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,242 (€347) | €348 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $58,934 (€158) | €92 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,597 (€7) | €3.30 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,554 (€4.17) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 42% more expensive than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,414 (€92) | €71 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,940 (€54) | €37 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,142 (€145) | €80 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,722 (€128) | €107 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $11,745,700 (€31,552) | €25,317 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $337 (€0.91) | €1.43 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $6,165 (€17) | €58 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,790 (€7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,605 (€4.31) | €15 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,103 (€11) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,531 (€18) | €48 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,667 (€4.48) | €2.88 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $859 (€2.31) | €2.33 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,068 (€5.56) | €1.99 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,013 (€2.72) | €1.64 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $841 (€2.26) | €1.71 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $4,552 (€12) | €19 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,682 (€26) | €38 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,100 (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,415 (€39) | €50 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $17,681 (€47) | €48 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,467 (€12) | €6 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,601 (€4.30) | €2.82 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,305 (€3.51) | €3.73 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $359,816 (€967) | €573 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $46 (€0.12) | €0.11 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $12,320 (€33) | €44 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,276 (€3.43) | €6 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,894 prices entered by 449 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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