Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 52% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 160% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 160% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,405 (7,336 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | + 381% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,298 (4,476 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,069 (1,451 KZT) | 728 KZT | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $409 (555 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,197 (1,624 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $692 (939 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,797 (2,439 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $741 (1,006 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $460 (624 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $629 (854 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,528 (3,431 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $757 (1,028 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $334 (454 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 123% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $398,149 (540,395 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $216,924 (294,424 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $25,319 (34,365 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $264,169 (358,548 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $172,460 (234,074 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $12,915 (17,528 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,967 (6,742 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $129,242 (175,416 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $58,934 (79,989 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,597 (3,525 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,554 (2,109 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $34,414 (46,709 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $19,940 (27,064 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $54,142 (73,485 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $47,722 (64,772 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $11,745,700 (15,942,055 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $337 (457 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 186% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $6,165 (8,368 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $2,790 (3,787 KZT) | 2,726 KZT | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 25% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,605 (2,178 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,103 (5,569 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 333% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,531 (8,864 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,667 (2,263 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $859 (1,165 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $2,068 (2,807 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $1,013 (1,374 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 423% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $841 (1,142 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $4,552 (6,178 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 4% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Buenos Aires | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $9,682 (13,141 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,100 (4,208 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $14,415 (19,564 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $17,681 (23,997 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,467 (6,063 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,601 (2,173 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,305 (1,771 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $359,816 (488,367 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $46 (62 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $12,320 (16,721 KZT) | 9,383 KZT | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,276 (1,732 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,892 prices entered by 447 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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