Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,951 prices entered by 817 different people.
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tehran (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ARS $674 (﷼ 306,028) | ﷼ 605,189 | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ARS $465 (﷼ 211,402) | ﷼ 635,520 | 67% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ARS $165 (﷼ 74,928) | ﷼ 194,956 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ARS $64 (﷼ 29,125) | ﷼ 80,568 | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ARS $149 (﷼ 67,768) | ﷼ 201,143 | 66% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ARS $91 (﷼ 41,137) | ﷼ 93,348 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ARS $291 (﷼ 132,033) | ﷼ 303,948 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ARS $106 (﷼ 48,211) | ﷼ 117,567 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ARS $51 (﷼ 23,175) | ﷼ 74,765 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ARS $85 (﷼ 38,526) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ARS $307 (﷼ 139,470) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ARS $149 (﷼ 67,927) | ﷼ 89,615 | 24% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ARS $44 (﷼ 19,963) | ﷼ 39,273 | 49% |
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 80% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tehran (Iran) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $45,380 (﷼ 20,619,238) | ﷼ 135,513,000 | 85% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $32,158 (﷼ 14,611,456) | ﷼ 75,892,400 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ARS $4,163 (﷼ 1,891,404) | ﷼ 3,760,230 | 50% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ARS $33,427 (﷼ 15,187,957) | ﷼ 89,347,400 | 83% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ARS $21,214 (﷼ 9,639,041) | ﷼ 67,664,600 | 86% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ARS $3,127 (﷼ 1,420,721) | ﷼ 6,131,210 | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ARS $1,456 (﷼ 661,495) | ﷼ 651,635 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ARS $35,691 (﷼ 16,216,918) | ﷼ 78,418,500 | 79% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $15,804 (﷼ 7,180,913) | ﷼ 38,117,200 | 81% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ARS $380 (﷼ 172,835) | ﷼ 410,106 | 58% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ARS $250 (﷼ 113,441) | ﷼ 649,031 | 83% |
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tehran (Iran) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ARS $4,034 (﷼ 1,832,718) | ﷼ 4,287,470 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ARS $2,762 (﷼ 1,255,099) | ﷼ 5,157,510 | 76% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $7,664 (﷼ 3,482,217) | ﷼ 17,741,500 | 80% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ARS $5,719 (﷼ 2,598,591) | ﷼ 7,423,220 | 65% |
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 75% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tehran (Iran) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ARS $2,173,050 (﷼ 987,363,075) | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 | 82% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ARS $70 (﷼ 31,588) | ﷼ 30,859 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ARS $1,297 (﷼ 589,414) | ﷼ 1,625,960 | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ARS $416 (﷼ 189,185) | ﷼ 951,300 | 80% |
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 62% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tehran (Iran) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ARS $302 (﷼ 137,332) | ﷼ 86,075 | 60% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ARS $601 (﷼ 273,008) | ﷼ 328,377 | 17% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ARS $1,286 (﷼ 584,271) | ﷼ 2,215,270 | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ARS $294 (﷼ 133,618) | ﷼ 177,118 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ARS $163 (﷼ 74,145) | ﷼ 286,899 | 74% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ARS $255 (﷼ 115,772) | ﷼ 336,369 | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ARS $123 (﷼ 55,861) | ﷼ 188,276 | 70% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ARS $146 (﷼ 66,451) | ﷼ 176,802 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $628 (﷼ 285,305) | ﷼ 677,784 | 58% |
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 60% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||
| Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Tehran (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ARS $1,441 (﷼ 654,789) | ﷼ 1,587,510 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ARS $725 (﷼ 329,381) | ﷼ 410,481 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ARS $2,601 (﷼ 1,181,932) | ﷼ 2,695,040 | 56% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ARS $2,281 (﷼ 1,036,339) | ﷼ 3,248,240 | 68% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ARS $400 (﷼ 181,941) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ARS $203 (﷼ 92,398) | ﷼ 266,096 | 65% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ARS $167 (﷼ 75,743) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ARS $63,053 (﷼ 28,649,228) | ﷼ 95,318,400 | 70% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ARS $18 (﷼ 8,275) | ﷼ 9,092 | 9% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ARS $2,300 (﷼ 1,045,154) | ﷼ 3,302,930 | 68% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ARS $180 (﷼ 81,690) | ﷼ 403,861 | 80% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 374,000,000 in Tehran you would need to make just about ﷼ 109,530,577 (ARS $241,062) in Buenos Aires.