Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $600 (Dinar 2.631) | Dinar 2.834 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $425 (Dinar 1.863) | Dinar 3.201 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $144 (Dinar 0.630) | Dinar 1.448 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (Dinar 0.286) | Dinar 0.635 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (Dinar 0.606) | Dinar 1.129 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $83 (Dinar 0.362) | Dinar 0.426 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $263 (Dinar 1.152) | Dinar 3.214 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $94 (Dinar 0.414) | Dinar 0.910 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $46 (Dinar 0.202) | Dinar 0.400 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (Dinar 0.340) | Dinar 2.060 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $273 (Dinar 1.198) | Dinar 5.311 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (Dinar 0.618) | Dinar 1.000 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (Dinar 0.167) | Dinar 0.316 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $35,124 (Dinar 154) | Dinar 392 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,370 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 332 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,381 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 203 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,929 (Dinar 109) | Dinar 383 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,909 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 224 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,386 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 70 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,410 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 9 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $32,845 (Dinar 144) | Dinar 119 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,744 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 22 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $344 (Dinar 1.510) | Dinar 1.902 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $252 (Dinar 1.106) | Dinar 4.457 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,722 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 15 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,223 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 18 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,389 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 26 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,282 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 33 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,878,770 (Dinar 8,240) | Dinar 8,375 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (Dinar 0.284) | Dinar 0.234 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,500 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 9 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $273 (Dinar 1.198) | Dinar 2.154 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $603 (Dinar 2.644) | Dinar 7 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,151 (Dinar 5.050) | Dinar 15 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $251 (Dinar 1.100) | Dinar 3.000 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $159 (Dinar 0.696) | Dinar 2.285 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $214 (Dinar 0.938) | Dinar 1.672 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (Dinar 0.499) | Dinar 1.351 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $126 (Dinar 0.552) | Dinar 1.522 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $480 (Dinar 2.105) | Dinar 1.763 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,246 (Dinar 5.463) | Dinar 13 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $636 (Dinar 2.789) | Dinar 6 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,146 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 26 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,109 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 13 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (Dinar 1.769) | Dinar 6.000 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $157 (Dinar 0.688) | Dinar 1.432 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $149 (Dinar 0.654) | Dinar 3.000 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,179 (Dinar 277) | Dinar 191 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (Dinar 0.075) | Dinar 0.193 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,897 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 26 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $163 (Dinar 0.716) | Dinar 2.317 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Bahrain
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