Cost of living in Argentina compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,331 (€16) | €16 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,566 (€11) | €12 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,857 (€3.61) | €5.37 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,547 (€1.45) | €1.39 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,308 (€3.10) | €5.80 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,863 (€2.68) | €4.57 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,017 (€5.63) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,660 (€2.49) | €2.43 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,573 (€1.47) | €2.86 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,089 (€1.96) | €1.27 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,889 (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,942 (€2.75) | €3.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,182 (€1.11) | €2.42 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $891,605 (€834) | €1,555 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $522,307 (€489) | €1,154 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,711 (€102) | €246 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $577,819 (€541) | €998 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $353,055 (€330) | €721 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $88,735 (€83) | €111 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,885 (€23) | €24 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $505,968 (€473) | €482 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (€272) | €114 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $12,715 (€12) | €14 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,512 (€4.22) | €19 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 39% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $136,047 (€127) | €97 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $87,277 (€82) | €46 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $166,773 (€156) | €122 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (€144) | €212 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (€29,872) | €26,470 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,063 (€0.99) | €1.55 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,190 (€41) | €42 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (€13) | €14 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (€25) | €13 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,716 (€24) | €152 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (€4.69) | €5.00 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (€2.76) | €4.03 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (€5.00) | €6 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,659 (€3.42) | €2.01 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,943 (€3.69) | €3.33 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,039 (€8) | €35 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Argentina | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $32,643 (€31) | €47 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (€11) | €22 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,537 (€49) | €270 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (€49) | €63 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,577 (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (€4.40) | €4.99 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,459 (€4.17) | €5.33 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (€1,130) | €689 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (€0.51) | €0.10 | + 422% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (€29) | €46 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,484 (€4.20) | €6 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,239 prices entered by 686 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Austria
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