Cost of living in Argentina compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $625 (€5.75) | €14 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $443 (€4.07) | €8 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $150 (€1.37) | €5.46 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $66 (€0.61) | €1.09 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $142 (€1.31) | €5.33 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $85 (€0.78) | €2.76 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $269 (€2.47) | €7 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $101 (€0.93) | €2.22 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (€0.45) | €1.86 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $79 (€0.72) | €1.07 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $279 (€2.56) | €9 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $144 (€1.32) | €2.00 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (€0.36) | €1.52 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,431 (€335) | €1,441 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,169 (€213) | €1,108 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,437 (€41) | €157 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,419 (€225) | €1,132 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,127 (€148) | €657 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,456 (€32) | €102 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,431 (€13) | €24 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,012 (€322) | €499 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,449 (€133) | €90 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (€3.21) | €17 | - 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $259 (€2.38) | €14 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,808 (€35) | €93 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,349 (€22) | €35 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,703 (€62) | €85 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,569 (€51) | €127 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,001,430 (€18,402) | €22,332 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $68 (€0.63) | €1.10 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,539 (€14) | €49 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $282 (€2.59) | €8 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $620 (€5.70) | €9 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,156 (€11) | €78 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $255 (€2.34) | €5.93 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (€1.50) | €2.75 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $218 (€2.00) | €3.15 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $113 (€1.04) | €1.38 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $128 (€1.18) | €1.87 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $496 (€4.56) | €23 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,295 (€12) | €35 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $664 (€6) | €19 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,197 (€20) | €89 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,204 (€20) | €54 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $400 (€3.68) | €10 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $165 (€1.52) | €3.56 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $152 (€1.39) | €3.63 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $65,026 (€598) | €493 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (€0.16) | €0.08 | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,928 (€18) | €37 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (€1.57) | €5.62 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Austria
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