Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 117% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $1,306) | ARS $630 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $875) | ARS $453 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (ARS $394) | ARS $152 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (ARS $104) | ARS $67 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (ARS $320) | ARS $144 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (ARS $286) | ARS $87 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (ARS $610) | ARS $274 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (ARS $269) | ARS $103 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (ARS $165) | ARS $49 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (ARS $107) | ARS $80 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $750) | ARS $284 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (ARS $194) | ARS $145 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (ARS $127) | ARS $39 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 258% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (ARS $155,755) | ARS $37,003 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (ARS $132,398) | ARS $24,003 | + 452% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (ARS $17,915) | ARS $4,432 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (ARS $106,592) | ARS $24,903 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (ARS $75,542) | ARS $16,320 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (ARS $12,281) | ARS $3,492 | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (ARS $2,741) | ARS $1,427 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (ARS $39,076) | ARS $35,383 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (ARS $10,590) | ARS $15,063 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (ARS $612) | ARS $348 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (ARS $1,631) | ARS $262 | + 523% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 81% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (ARS $8,514) | ARS $3,860 | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (ARS $4,040) | ARS $2,403 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (ARS $9,376) | ARS $6,809 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (ARS $12,274) | ARS $5,666 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 152% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (ARS $2,560,714) | ARS $2,020,620 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (ARS $141) | ARS $69 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (ARS $7,775) | ARS $1,556 | + 400% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 111% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $778) | ARS $289 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (ARS $1,073) | ARS $618 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (ARS $6,168) | ARS $1,167 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (ARS $344) | ARS $260 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (ARS $232) | ARS $163 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (ARS $252) | ARS $219 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (ARS $141) | ARS $114 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (ARS $176) | ARS $129 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $2,226) | ARS $506 | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 78% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (ARS $3,838) | ARS $1,315 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (ARS $2,468) | ARS $673 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (ARS $11,769) | ARS $2,186 | + 438% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (ARS $6,045) | ARS $2,201 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $959) | ARS $404 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (ARS $388) | ARS $167 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (ARS $381) | ARS $154 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (ARS $53,822) | ARS $66,358 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (ARS $13) | ARS $18 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (ARS $4,451) | ARS $1,994 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $744) | ARS $171 | + 334% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 147% more expensive than in Argentina
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