Cost of living in Argentina compared to Austria
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,222 (€16) | €14 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,679 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $591 (€2.93) | €5.72 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $221 (€1.10) | €1.33 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $409 (€2.03) | €5.61 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $363 (€1.80) | €3.14 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $755 (€3.75) | €5.97 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $448 (€2.23) | €2.23 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $222 (€1.10) | €2.42 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $282 (€1.40) | €1.07 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,110 (€5.51) | €7 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $422 (€2.10) | €2.31 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $155 (€0.77) | €1.65 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $124,389 (€618) | €1,592 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $79,094 (€393) | €1,017 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,988 (€50) | €543 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $84,686 (€421) | €832 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $49,663 (€247) | €691 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,693 (€43) | €164 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,008 (€15) | €31 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $85,263 (€423) | €338 | + 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,322 (€205) | €152 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,256 (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $709 (€3.52) | €13 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,101 (€85) | €99 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,012 (€60) | €46 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $30,095 (€149) | €92 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,265 (€125) | €126 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,962,250 (€24,643) | €24,513 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $181 (€0.90) | €1.87 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,532 (€18) | €44 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,260 (€6) | €5.67 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,033 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,975 (€15) | €152 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $910 (€4.52) | €5.00 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $519 (€2.58) | €3.07 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $680 (€3.38) | €3.03 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $459 (€2.28) | €2.12 | + 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $413 (€2.05) | €2.07 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,755 (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,437 (€22) | €45 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,836 (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,667 (€28) | €50 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,667 (€33) | €59 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,350 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $829 (€4.11) | €4.14 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $609 (€3.02) | €4.02 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $192,920 (€958) | €499 | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (€0.26) | €0.08 | + 248% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,133 (€35) | €31 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $459 (€2.28) | €5.84 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Austria
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