Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 42% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (ARS $5,784) | ARS $4,536 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (ARS $3,631) | ARS $3,001 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (ARS $2,037) | ARS $1,027 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (ARS $467) | ARS $384 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.12 (ARS $1,534) | ARS $987 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (ARS $1,143) | ARS $653 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $2,428) | ARS $1,472 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.63 (ARS $982) | ARS $647 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (ARS $758) | ARS $421 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (ARS $383) | ARS $466 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $2,517) | ARS $2,067 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (ARS $786) | ARS $745 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (ARS $609) | ARS $271 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 204% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,811 (ARS $675,003) | ARS $220,079 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,515 (ARS $564,949) | ARS $138,696 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (ARS $90,134) | ARS $19,149 | + 371% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,206 (ARS $449,602) | ARS $148,310 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €939 (ARS $350,126) | ARS $108,186 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (ARS $75,524) | ARS $18,444 | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (ARS $11,918) | ARS $4,739 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (ARS $135,586) | ARS $129,668 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (ARS $42,495) | ARS $76,379 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (ARS $3,633) | ARS $1,760 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (ARS $6,312) | ARS $1,565 | + 303% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (ARS $30,408) | ARS $27,451 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (ARS $14,602) | ARS $16,082 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (ARS $33,904) | ARS $43,119 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (ARS $45,081) | ARS $38,412 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 137% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,798 (ARS $9,989,869) | ARS $8,086,590 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (ARS $690) | ARS $283 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (ARS $23,919) | ARS $5,446 | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (ARS $3,156) | ARS $1,844 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (ARS $2,810) | ARS $3,074 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (ARS $27,719) | ARS $7,795 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.24 (ARS $1,207) | ARS $1,910 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (ARS $990) | ARS $887 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (ARS $1,186) | ARS $1,370 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (ARS $642) | ARS $819 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (ARS $590) | ARS $713 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (ARS $8,284) | ARS $2,959 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Germany | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (ARS $16,799) | ARS $7,896 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (ARS $8,692) | ARS $3,201 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €177 (ARS $66,037) | ARS $13,874 | + 376% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (ARS $23,444) | ARS $15,435 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $3,707) | ARS $2,262 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (ARS $1,325) | ARS $1,391 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (ARS $1,515) | ARS $1,087 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €617 (ARS $229,999) | ARS $352,941 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (ARS $39) | ARS $75 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (ARS $15,471) | ARS $8,937 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (ARS $2,882) | ARS $953 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 92% more expensive than in Argentina
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