Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 316% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 316% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (ARS $2,547) | ARS $630 | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (ARS $1,402) | ARS $453 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (ARS $1,227) | ARS $152 | + 710% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.59 (ARS $156) | ARS $67 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (ARS $749) | ARS $144 | + 421% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.80 (ARS $373) | ARS $87 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (ARS $1,098) | ARS $274 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (ARS $377) | ARS $103 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.39 (ARS $235) | ARS $49 | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 (ARS $207) | ARS $80 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (ARS $1,465) | ARS $284 | + 416% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.48 (ARS $244) | ARS $145 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.62 (ARS $257) | ARS $39 | + 560% | |
| Housing | + 444% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 444% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,797 (ARS $274,490) | ARS $37,003 | + 642% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,185 (ARS $214,429) | ARS $24,003 | + 793% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (ARS $16,278) | ARS $4,432 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,637 (ARS $160,615) | ARS $24,903 | + 545% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,195 (ARS $117,211) | ARS $16,320 | + 618% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (ARS $9,217) | ARS $3,492 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (ARS $3,963) | ARS $1,427 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 426 (ARS $41,766) | ARS $35,383 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (ARS $12,483) | ARS $15,063 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (ARS $1,481) | ARS $348 | + 326% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (ARS $2,858) | ARS $262 | + 992% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 152% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (ARS $10,630) | ARS $3,860 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (ARS $6,061) | ARS $2,403 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (ARS $12,600) | ARS $6,809 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (ARS $16,400) | ARS $5,666 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 172% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,665 (ARS $2,714,600) | ARS $2,020,620 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (ARS $146) | ARS $69 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (ARS $8,564) | ARS $1,556 | + 450% | |
| Personal Care | + 311% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 311% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (ARS $1,583) | ARS $289 | + 448% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (ARS $2,362) | ARS $618 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (ARS $9,594) | ARS $1,167 | + 722% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (ARS $593) | ARS $260 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (ARS $465) | ARS $163 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (ARS $517) | ARS $219 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.63 (ARS $356) | ARS $114 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (ARS $459) | ARS $129 | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (ARS $3,839) | ARS $506 | + 659% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 206% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 75 (ARS $7,338) | ARS $1,315 | + 458% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (ARS $3,444) | ARS $673 | + 412% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 251 (ARS $24,639) | ARS $2,186 | + 1027% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (ARS $10,616) | ARS $2,201 | + 382% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (ARS $1,559) | ARS $404 | + 286% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (ARS $496) | ARS $167 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (ARS $701) | ARS $154 | + 355% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (ARS $45,486) | ARS $66,358 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (ARS $32) | ARS $18 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 103 (ARS $10,111) | ARS $1,994 | + 407% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (ARS $845) | ARS $171 | + 393% | |
| TOTAL | + 274% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 274% more expensive than in Argentina
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