Cost of living in Argentina compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 43% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Argentina | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,449 (P237) | P89 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,724 (P118) | P70 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 (P41) | P26 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $227 (P16) | P21 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (P30) | P36 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $370 (P25) | P20 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $796 (P55) | P42 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $469 (P32) | P17 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (P17) | P27 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $298 (P20) | P23 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,236 (P85) | P77 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $426 (P29) | P23 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (P10) | P14 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Argentina | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $141,432 (P9,704) | P5,000 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,511 (P5,387) | P7,000 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,033 (P688) | P639 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,470 (P6,619) | P9,000 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 (P3,310) | P7,500 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 (P573) | P483 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 (P205) | P578 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 (P6,080) | P3,782 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (P2,783) | P1,578 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 (P80) | P76 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $777 (P53) | P50 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 118% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Argentina | Botswana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 (P1,155) | P461 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 (P825) | P336 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 (P2,046) | P918 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 (P1,764) | P1,513 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Argentina | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,810,320 (P330,031) | P200,000 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 (P12) | P16 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 (P230) | P1,000 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Argentina | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 (P82) | P150 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 (P146) | P70 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 (P204) | P209 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (P58) | P28 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (P36) | P29 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 (P49) | P35 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 (P31) | P31 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 (P28) | P20 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 (P118) | P89 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 58% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Argentina | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 (P295) | P270 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 (P131) | P261 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (P372) | P250 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 (P468) | P256 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 (P93) | P51 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 (P56) | P37 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 (P42) | P28 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 (P11,310) | P800 | + 1314% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (P3.63) | P2.52 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 (P464) | P509 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (P32) | P54 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,092 prices entered by 974 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 4% cheaper than in Botswana
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