Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,207 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,701 (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,407 (CHF 3.85) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,593 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.78 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,851 (CHF 3.36) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,942 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 4.64 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,545 (CHF 7) | CHF 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,617 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 4.28 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,395 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.55 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,162 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 3.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,695 (CHF 5.84) | CHF 18 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,100 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 2.41 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,673 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 2.76 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,511,100 (CHF 1,319) | CHF 2,975 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $798,548 (CHF 697) | CHF 2,075 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $146,214 (CHF 128) | CHF 203 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $702,102 (CHF 613) | CHF 1,784 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $528,846 (CHF 462) | CHF 1,391 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $92,387 (CHF 81) | CHF 106 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $33,125 (CHF 29) | CHF 45 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $462,403 (CHF 404) | CHF 647 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $289,214 (CHF 252) | CHF 160 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $16,694 (CHF 15) | CHF 19 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,190 (CHF 5.40) | CHF 31 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 37% more expensive than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $174,505 (CHF 152) | CHF 123 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $118,267 (CHF 103) | CHF 62 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $214,525 (CHF 187) | CHF 156 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $178,514 (CHF 156) | CHF 184 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,859,500 (CHF 26,936) | CHF 31,413 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,125 (CHF 0.98) | CHF 1.87 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $24,079 (CHF 21) | CHF 70 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $22,423 (CHF 20) | CHF 32 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,568 (CHF 7) | CHF 19 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $14,852 (CHF 13) | CHF 38 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $26,057 (CHF 23) | CHF 110 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,897 (CHF 5.15) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,374 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 3.96 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,907 (CHF 4.28) | CHF 6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,832 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 2.90 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,606 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 4.13 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $12,082 (CHF 11) | CHF 46 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $42,012 (CHF 37) | CHF 92 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $16,710 (CHF 15) | CHF 40 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $69,387 (CHF 61) | CHF 114 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $65,133 (CHF 57) | CHF 113 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,699 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,076 (CHF 4.43) | CHF 5.04 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $5,502 (CHF 4.80) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,687,110 (CHF 1,473) | CHF 708 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $626 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 0.36 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $39,663 (CHF 35) | CHF 82 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,502 (CHF 3.06) | CHF 9 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,819 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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