Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $24,025 (200 kr) | 127 kr | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $12,756 (106 kr) | 90 kr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,987 (42 kr) | 58 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,719 (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,376 (36 kr) | 37 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,029 (25 kr) | 41 kr | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,655 (64 kr) | 52 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,451 (20 kr) | 33 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,306 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,306 (19 kr) | 17 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,780 (73 kr) | 113 kr | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,452 (29 kr) | 24 kr | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,312 (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 33% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,206,800 (10,043 kr) | 14,993 kr | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $803,802 (6,689 kr) | 10,855 kr | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $103,416 (861 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $828,856 (6,898 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $493,697 (4,109 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $72,019 (599 kr) | 410 kr | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $23,446 (195 kr) | 359 kr | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $489,103 (4,070 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $299,259 (2,490 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,689 (72 kr) | 67 kr | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $13,200 (110 kr) | 166 kr | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 34% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $127,281 (1,059 kr) | 1,056 kr | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $95,563 (795 kr) | 419 kr | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $145,782 (1,213 kr) | 930 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $123,146 (1,025 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,296,200 (252,124 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,261 (10 kr) | 17 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $42,018 (350 kr) | 618 kr | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $17,963 (149 kr) | 334 kr | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,342 (53 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $20,338 (169 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $32,905 (274 kr) | 260 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $12,320 (103 kr) | 41 kr | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $5,207 (43 kr) | 31 kr | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $7,454 (62 kr) | 28 kr | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,753 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $4,463 (37 kr) | 21 kr | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $18,694 (156 kr) | 295 kr | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $48,099 (400 kr) | 513 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $16,622 (138 kr) | 289 kr | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $64,895 (540 kr) | 819 kr | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $64,624 (538 kr) | 857 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,828 (73 kr) | 139 kr | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,884 (41 kr) | 43 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,924 (41 kr) | 72 kr | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $865,332 (7,201 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $729 (6 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $45,571 (379 kr) | 306 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,981 (33 kr) | 70 kr | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,560 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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