Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $652 (Dinar 2.651) | Dinar 2.834 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $471 (Dinar 1.916) | Dinar 3.201 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (Dinar 0.635) | Dinar 1.448 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (Dinar 0.277) | Dinar 0.635 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (Dinar 0.595) | Dinar 1.129 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $89 (Dinar 0.364) | Dinar 0.426 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $282 (Dinar 1.149) | Dinar 3.214 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $108 (Dinar 0.440) | Dinar 0.910 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (Dinar 0.209) | Dinar 0.400 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (Dinar 0.335) | Dinar 2.060 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (Dinar 1.180) | Dinar 5.311 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (Dinar 0.598) | Dinar 1.000 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (Dinar 0.161) | Dinar 0.316 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,840 (Dinar 154) | Dinar 392 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,596 (Dinar 100) | Dinar 332 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,425 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 203 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,298 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 383 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,124 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 224 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,519 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 70 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,437 (Dinar 5.845) | Dinar 9 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,315 (Dinar 148) | Dinar 119 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,909 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 22 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (Dinar 1.471) | Dinar 1.902 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $270 (Dinar 1.100) | Dinar 4.457 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,059 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,626 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 18 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,488 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 26 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,163 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 33 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,090,860 (Dinar 8,507) | Dinar 8,375 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (Dinar 0.293) | Dinar 0.234 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,636 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 9 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (Dinar 1.213) | Dinar 2.154 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 7 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (Dinar 5.002) | Dinar 15 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (Dinar 1.130) | Dinar 3.000 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (Dinar 0.691) | Dinar 2.285 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (Dinar 0.929) | Dinar 1.672 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (Dinar 0.484) | Dinar 1.351 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (Dinar 0.550) | Dinar 1.522 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $520 (Dinar 2.116) | Dinar 2.230 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,389 (Dinar 5.650) | Dinar 13 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $698 (Dinar 2.839) | Dinar 6 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 26 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,303 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 13 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (Dinar 1.745) | Dinar 6.000 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (Dinar 0.699) | Dinar 1.432 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (Dinar 0.657) | Dinar 3.000 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,248 (Dinar 274) | Dinar 191 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (Dinar 0.077) | Dinar 0.193 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,066 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 26 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (Dinar 0.736) | Dinar 2.156 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Bahrain
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