Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $669 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $470 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $166 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (2.64 zł) | 3.00 zł | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $150 (6 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (3.70 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $295 (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $107 (4.35 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (2.07 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (3.45 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $299 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $151 (6 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (1.81 zł) | 2.00 zł | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $46,239 (1,882 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $32,546 (1,325 zł) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,193 (171 zł) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,463 (1,362 zł) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,528 (876 zł) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,128 (127 zł) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,442 (59 zł) | 60 zł | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,599 (1,490 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,284 (663 zł) | 800 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $384 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (10 zł) | 20 zł | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 31% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,113 (167 zł) | 200 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,788 (113 zł) | 200 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,670 (312 zł) | 300 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,748 (234 zł) | 250 zł | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 9% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,184,550 (88,911 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (2.85 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,297 (53 zł) | 50 zł | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $431 (18 zł) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $302 (12 zł) | 50 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $601 (24 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,286 (52 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $294 (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $255 (10 zł) | 10 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $123 (5.00 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $147 (5.99 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $633 (26 zł) | 30 zł | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 7% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,444 (59 zł) | 60 zł | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $755 (31 zł) | 44 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,539 (103 zł) | 70 zł | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,300 (94 zł) | 100 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $401 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $208 (8 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $167 (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $64,571 (2,628 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (0.74 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,331 (95 zł) | 69 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (7 zł) | 20 zł | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,046 prices entered by 729 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Wałbrzych (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 4,800 zł in Wałbrzych you would need to make just about 4,586 zł (ARS $112,672) in Buenos Aires.
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