Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,679 (Dinar 4.730) | Dinar 9 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,098 (Dinar 3.093) | Dinar 2.500 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $392 (Dinar 1.103) | Dinar 2.050 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $150 (Dinar 0.423) | Dinar 0.792 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $312 (Dinar 0.879) | Dinar 2.580 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $224 (Dinar 0.630) | Dinar 0.995 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $687 (Dinar 1.936) | Dinar 2.140 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $222 (Dinar 0.626) | Dinar 1.295 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $114 (Dinar 0.320) | Dinar 0.400 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $197 (Dinar 0.556) | Dinar 3.026 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $754 (Dinar 2.123) | Dinar 8 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $264 (Dinar 0.743) | Dinar 0.800 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $93 (Dinar 0.261) | Dinar 0.200 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $91,985 (Dinar 259) | Dinar 363 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $58,081 (Dinar 164) | Dinar 332 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,988 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 40 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $59,840 (Dinar 169) | Dinar 383 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $38,630 (Dinar 109) | Dinar 224 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,659 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 70 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,546 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 30 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $57,658 (Dinar 162) | Dinar 119 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,671 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 22 | + 326% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $782 (Dinar 2.203) | Dinar 1.902 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $560 (Dinar 1.576) | Dinar 4.457 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $11,044 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 15 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,995 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 18 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,036 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 55 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $16,351 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 33 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,395,740 (Dinar 12,382) | Dinar 10,500 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $133 (Dinar 0.374) | Dinar 0.300 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,610 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $656 (Dinar 1.848) | Dinar 2.154 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,113 (Dinar 3.134) | Dinar 7 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,237 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $506 (Dinar 1.425) | Dinar 3.000 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $358 (Dinar 1.009) | Dinar 2.285 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $422 (Dinar 1.189) | Dinar 1.672 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $260 (Dinar 0.732) | Dinar 1.351 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $257 (Dinar 0.723) | Dinar 1.522 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,189 (Dinar 3.349) | Dinar 1.745 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Argentina | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,987 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 13 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,403 (Dinar 3.952) | Dinar 6.000 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,760 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 26 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,739 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 13 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $874 (Dinar 2.462) | Dinar 6.000 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $395 (Dinar 1.114) | Dinar 2.500 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $365 (Dinar 1.028) | Dinar 3.000 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $105,177 (Dinar 296) | Dinar 191 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (Dinar 0.075) | Dinar 0.193 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,920 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $397 (Dinar 1.117) | Dinar 1.545 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 37% cheaper than in Bahrain
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