Cost of living in Argentina compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $474 (€5.52) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $341 (€3.97) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $128 (€1.49) | €5.42 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $59 (€0.68) | €1.13 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $111 (€1.29) | €4.92 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $65 (€0.76) | €2.42 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $246 (€2.86) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $75 (€0.87) | €1.99 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $39 (€0.45) | €1.79 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 (€0.80) | €1.02 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $245 (€2.85) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $123 (€1.43) | €2.10 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 (€0.41) | €1.67 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,548 (€356) | €1,178 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $20,283 (€236) | €1,061 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,856 (€45) | €154 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,114 (€246) | €865 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,446 (€168) | €681 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,071 (€36) | €78 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,281 (€15) | €21 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $26,173 (€305) | €367 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,256 (€119) | €86 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $324 (€3.78) | €5.25 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $211 (€2.46) | €13 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,113 (€36) | €96 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,024 (€24) | €35 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,938 (€58) | €75 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,447 (€52) | €116 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,449,290 (€16,880) | €22,056 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $58 (€0.67) | €1.20 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,354 (€16) | €51 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $258 (€3.01) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $542 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $968 (€11) | €102 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $240 (€2.80) | €3.15 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $139 (€1.62) | €2.63 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $195 (€2.28) | €2.46 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $101 (€1.18) | €1.24 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $114 (€1.32) | €1.85 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $425 (€4.95) | €25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,078 (€13) | €29 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $589 (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,956 (€23) | €163 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,794 (€21) | €41 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $347 (€4.05) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $140 (€1.63) | €3.11 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $131 (€1.52) | €3.91 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $49,448 (€576) | €504 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $14 (€0.17) | €0.05 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,777 (€21) | €42 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $136 (€1.58) | €5.32 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,800 prices entered by 1,541 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Austria
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