Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Germany is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $1,504) | ARS $1,256 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $1,047) | ARS $907 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 (ARS $490) | ARS $327 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (ARS $128) | ARS $124 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (ARS $393) | ARS $219 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (ARS $286) | ARS $193 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (ARS $625) | ARS $511 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (ARS $306) | ARS $206 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (ARS $197) | ARS $79 | + 148% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (ARS $110) | ARS $167 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (ARS $778) | ARS $645 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (ARS $229) | ARS $241 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (ARS $172) | ARS $84 | + 105% | |
Housing | + 167% | |||
Housing in Germany is 167% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,753 (ARS $220,302) | ARS $72,873 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,314 (ARS $165,148) | ARS $46,086 | + 258% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (ARS $24,249) | ARS $5,662 | + 328% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (ARS $134,009) | ARS $47,379 | + 183% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (ARS $95,357) | ARS $30,021 | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (ARS $18,095) | ARS $5,143 | + 252% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (ARS $3,918) | ARS $2,270 | + 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | €376 (ARS $47,284) | ARS $53,089 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (ARS $17,105) | ARS $26,950 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (ARS $789) | ARS $583 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (ARS $1,921) | ARS $477 | + 303% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (ARS $10,238) | ARS $7,703 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (ARS $4,324) | ARS $5,221 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (ARS $10,930) | ARS $16,868 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (ARS $13,952) | ARS $12,374 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 102% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (ARS $2,995,519) | ARS $3,631,330 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (ARS $229) | ARS $113 | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (ARS $10,165) | ARS $2,611 | + 289% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 37% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $960) | ARS $585 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (ARS $944) | ARS $848 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (ARS $6,527) | ARS $2,470 | + 164% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (ARS $399) | ARS $472 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (ARS $322) | ARS $317 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (ARS $382) | ARS $378 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (ARS $198) | ARS $229 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (ARS $209) | ARS $218 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (ARS $2,605) | ARS $920 | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 20% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (ARS $4,526) | ARS $2,463 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (ARS $3,010) | ARS $1,088 | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (ARS $10,371) | ARS $3,367 | + 208% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (ARS $6,302) | ARS $3,606 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $1,212) | ARS $711 | + 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.12 (ARS $392) | ARS $356 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (ARS $493) | ARS $302 | + 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (ARS $68,134) | ARS $106,218 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (ARS $13) | ARS $27 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (ARS $4,549) | ARS $3,311 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $932) | ARS $281 | + 232% | |
TOTAL | + 73% |
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 73% more expensive than in Argentina
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