Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 58% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Port Louis | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,405 (₨691) | ₨280 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,298 (₨421) | ₨242 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,069 (₨137) | ₨125 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $409 (₨52) | ₨46 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,197 (₨153) | ₨84 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $692 (₨88) | ₨65 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,797 (₨230) | ₨144 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $741 (₨95) | ₨70 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $460 (₨59) | ₨43 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $629 (₨80) | ₨70 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,528 (₨323) | ₨511 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $757 (₨97) | ₨68 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $334 (₨43) | ₨15 | + 178% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 15% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Port Louis | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $398,149 (₨50,869) | ₨41,665 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $216,924 (₨27,715) | ₨23,316 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $25,319 (₨3,235) | ₨2,293 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $264,169 (₨33,751) | ₨28,329 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $172,460 (₨22,034) | ₨10,838 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $12,915 (₨1,650) | ₨1,839 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,967 (₨635) | ₨1,062 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,242 (₨16,513) | ₨21,909 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $58,934 (₨7,530) | ₨5,670 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,597 (₨332) | ₨254 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,554 (₨199) | ₨187 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Port Louis | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,414 (₨4,397) | ₨3,527 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,940 (₨2,548) | ₨2,357 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,142 (₨6,917) | ₨3,834 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,722 (₨6,097) | ₨3,784 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Port Louis | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $11,745,700 (₨1,500,680) | ₨1,268,650 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $337 (₨43) | ₨69 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $6,165 (₨788) | ₨1,786 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,765 (₨353) | ₨814 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Port Louis | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,605 (₨205) | ₨202 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,103 (₨524) | ₨273 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,531 (₨834) | ₨759 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,667 (₨213) | ₨172 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $859 (₨110) | ₨161 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,068 (₨264) | ₨247 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,013 (₨129) | ₨87 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $841 (₨108) | ₨84 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $4,552 (₨582) | ₨332 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 14% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Port Louis | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,682 (₨1,237) | ₨1,476 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,100 (₨396) | ₨571 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,415 (₨1,842) | ₨1,359 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $17,681 (₨2,259) | ₨2,084 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,467 (₨571) | ₨415 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,601 (₨205) | ₨133 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,305 (₨167) | ₨185 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $359,816 (₨45,972) | ₨28,835 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $46 (₨5.81) | ₨2.73 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $12,320 (₨1,574) | ₨1,822 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,276 (₨163) | ₨242 | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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