Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 321% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 321% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (ARS $2,115) | ARS $499 | + 324% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (ARS $1,178) | ARS $360 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (ARS $1,099) | ARS $132 | + 734% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (ARS $131) | ARS $60 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (ARS $665) | ARS $117 | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.86 (ARS $320) | ARS $69 | + 366% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (ARS $916) | ARS $253 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (ARS $320) | ARS $78 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.88 (ARS $238) | ARS $40 | + 491% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.09 (ARS $173) | ARS $71 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 14 (ARS $1,174) | ARS $253 | + 363% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.40 (ARS $199) | ARS $127 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (ARS $196) | ARS $36 | + 443% | |
| Housing | + 430% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 430% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,917 (ARS $241,443) | ARS $31,634 | + 663% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,034 (ARS $168,402) | ARS $20,688 | + 714% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 150 (ARS $12,441) | ARS $3,990 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,609 (ARS $133,175) | ARS $21,640 | + 515% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,219 (ARS $100,905) | ARS $14,587 | + 592% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 98 (ARS $8,138) | ARS $3,182 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (ARS $3,352) | ARS $1,297 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 448 (ARS $37,047) | ARS $28,436 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 114 (ARS $9,407) | ARS $11,111 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (ARS $1,251) | ARS $324 | + 286% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (ARS $2,488) | ARS $225 | + 1004% | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 150% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 117 (ARS $9,709) | ARS $3,298 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 60 (ARS $4,984) | ARS $2,169 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (ARS $10,973) | ARS $5,211 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 173 (ARS $14,287) | ARS $4,582 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 158% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 29,313 (ARS $2,426,575) | ARS $1,580,260 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.54 (ARS $127) | ARS $59 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 77 (ARS $6,389) | ARS $1,405 | + 355% | |
| Personal Care | + 301% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 301% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (ARS $1,291) | ARS $260 | + 397% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 45 (ARS $3,756) | ARS $565 | + 565% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 87 (ARS $7,239) | ARS $1,071 | + 576% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 4.57 (ARS $379) | ARS $243 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.06 (ARS $336) | ARS $146 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.08 (ARS $338) | ARS $205 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.51 (ARS $290) | ARS $106 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.81 (ARS $315) | ARS $115 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 36 (ARS $2,977) | ARS $434 | + 587% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 211% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 79 (ARS $6,507) | ARS $1,121 | + 481% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (ARS $2,976) | ARS $600 | + 396% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 194 (ARS $16,081) | ARS $2,168 | + 642% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 116 (ARS $9,573) | ARS $1,839 | + 421% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (ARS $1,336) | ARS $352 | + 279% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.97 (ARS $411) | ARS $141 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (ARS $567) | ARS $132 | + 328% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 472 (ARS $39,053) | ARS $54,085 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (ARS $30) | ARS $15 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 105 (ARS $8,721) | ARS $1,817 | + 380% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (ARS $706) | ARS $141 | + 399% | |
| TOTAL | + 273% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 273% more expensive than in Argentina
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