Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Welkom, South Africa
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 11% more expensive than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $674 (R 106) | R 53 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $465 (R 73) | R 45 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $165 (R 26) | R 31 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (R 10) | R 11 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (R 23) | R 26 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (R 14) | R 18 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $291 (R 46) | R 43 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $106 (R 17) | R 22 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (R 8) | R 16 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $85 (R 13) | R 19 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $307 (R 48) | R 74 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $149 (R 24) | R 18 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $44 (R 7) | R 7 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 38% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $45,380 (R 7,141) | R 7,292 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $32,158 (R 5,060) | R 5,656 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,163 (R 655) | R 2,024 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $33,427 (R 5,260) | R 8,000 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $21,214 (R 3,338) | R 6,000 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,127 (R 492) | R 1,527 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,456 (R 229) | R 658 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,691 (R 5,616) | R 5,080 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,804 (R 2,487) | R 1,236 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $380 (R 60) | R 87 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $250 (R 39) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,034 (R 635) | R 858 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,762 (R 435) | R 470 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,664 (R 1,206) | R 836 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,719 (R 900) | R 1,000 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 37% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,166,220 (R 340,882) | R 369,348 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $70 (R 11) | R 15 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,297 (R 204) | R 586 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $416 (R 66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $302 (R 48) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $601 (R 95) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,286 (R 202) | R 400 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $294 (R 46) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (R 26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $255 (R 40) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $123 (R 19) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $146 (R 23) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $628 (R 99) | R 120 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Welkom (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,441 (R 227) | R 225 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $725 (R 114) | R 147 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,601 (R 409) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,281 (R 359) | R 400 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $400 (R 63) | R 39 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $203 (R 32) | R 18 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $167 (R 26) | R 15 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,053 (R 9,922) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (R 2.87) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,300 (R 362) | R 300 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $180 (R 28) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,062 prices entered by 727 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Welkom (South Africa)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R 20,000 in Welkom you would need to make just about R 15,675 (ARS $99,612) in Buenos Aires.
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