Cost of living in Germany compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 115% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (ARS $1,088) | ARS $503 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $697) | ARS $363 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (ARS $324) | ARS $132 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (ARS $88) | ARS $61 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 (ARS $254) | ARS $118 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.55 (ARS $227) | ARS $69 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (ARS $514) | ARS $253 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (ARS $217) | ARS $78 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (ARS $138) | ARS $41 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (ARS $87) | ARS $71 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $606) | ARS $256 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (ARS $160) | ARS $127 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (ARS $113) | ARS $36 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 230% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,426 (ARS $127,096) | ARS $31,721 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,165 (ARS $103,910) | ARS $20,784 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (ARS $14,936) | ARS $4,026 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €902 (ARS $80,376) | ARS $21,544 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €685 (ARS $61,036) | ARS $14,472 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €118 (ARS $10,485) | ARS $3,202 | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (ARS $2,244) | ARS $1,297 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (ARS $34,151) | ARS $28,720 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (ARS $8,532) | ARS $11,369 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.74 (ARS $423) | ARS $326 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (ARS $1,303) | ARS $227 | + 474% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 74% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (ARS $7,034) | ARS $3,289 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (ARS $3,375) | ARS $2,167 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (ARS $7,739) | ARS $5,224 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (ARS $9,818) | ARS $4,563 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 157% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,299 (ARS $2,077,282) | ARS $1,617,670 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (ARS $123) | ARS $59 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (ARS $6,892) | ARS $1,409 | + 389% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 81% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (ARS $581) | ARS $263 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (ARS $794) | ARS $559 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (ARS $4,489) | ARS $1,075 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (ARS $281) | ARS $243 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.24 (ARS $200) | ARS $147 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.54 (ARS $226) | ARS $207 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (ARS $121) | ARS $106 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (ARS $152) | ARS $115 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (ARS $1,822) | ARS $434 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 72% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (ARS $3,275) | ARS $1,127 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (ARS $1,941) | ARS $601 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (ARS $9,667) | ARS $2,122 | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (ARS $5,530) | ARS $1,859 | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (ARS $837) | ARS $355 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (ARS $309) | ARS $142 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (ARS $332) | ARS $133 | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (ARS $43,374) | ARS $54,910 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (ARS $8) | ARS $15 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (ARS $3,990) | ARS $1,842 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (ARS $609) | ARS $141 | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Germany is 138% more expensive than in Argentina
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