Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (B$13) | B$25 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (B$9) | B$10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (B$2.89) | B$14 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (B$1.12) | B$6.00 | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (B$2.82) | B$4.43 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (B$1.84) | B$4.07 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (B$4.27) | B$5.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (B$1.85) | B$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (B$1.21) | B$1.32 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (B$1.36) | B$4.19 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (B$5.84) | B$15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (B$2.12) | B$4.64 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (B$0.75) | B$3.85 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (B$679) | B$1,500 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (B$423) | B$1,697 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (B$53) | B$355 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (B$461) | B$3,000 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (B$342) | B$1,200 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (B$47) | B$219 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (B$13) | B$49 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (B$367) | B$716 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (B$216) | B$256 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (B$5.12) | B$11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (B$5.29) | B$15 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (B$79) | B$100 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (B$48) | B$74 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (B$123) | B$150 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (B$110) | B$110 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (B$24,053) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (B$0.82) | B$4.77 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (B$24) | B$56 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 69% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (B$5.50) | B$5.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (B$9) | B$23 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (B$17) | B$114 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (B$4.97) | B$8 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (B$2.55) | B$10 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (B$4.08) | B$14 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (B$2.35) | B$6.00 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (B$2.03) | B$8 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (B$9) | B$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Argentina | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (B$22) | B$92 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (B$10) | B$60 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (B$39) | B$43 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (B$44) | B$150 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (B$8) | B$24 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (B$4.34) | B$4.88 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (B$3.17) | B$7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (B$997) | B$1,200 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (B$0.17) | B$0.73 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (B$26) | B$113 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (B$2.82) | B$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,341 prices entered by 985 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas
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