Cost of living in Argentina compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Argentina | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,449 (€17) | €15 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,724 (€9) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 (€2.98) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $227 (€1.12) | €1.78 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (€2.14) | €3.55 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $370 (€1.83) | €3.32 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $796 (€3.94) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $469 (€2.32) | €3.20 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (€1.21) | €1.46 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $298 (€1.47) | €1.74 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,236 (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $426 (€2.11) | €2.56 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (€0.75) | €1.19 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Argentina | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $141,432 (€700) | €1,144 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,511 (€389) | €960 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,033 (€50) | €244 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,470 (€478) | €618 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 (€239) | €495 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 (€41) | €114 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 (€15) | €22 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 (€439) | €461 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (€201) | €78 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 (€5.78) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $777 (€3.85) | €7 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Argentina | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 (€83) | €87 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 (€60) | €43 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 (€148) | €90 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 (€127) | €98 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Argentina | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,810,320 (€23,814) | €25,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 (€0.90) | €1.45 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 (€17) | €35 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Argentina | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 (€5.90) | €6.00 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 (€11) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 (€15) | €50 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (€4.18) | €5.80 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (€2.59) | €3.30 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 (€3.53) | €3.52 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 (€2.27) | €2.60 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 (€2.04) | €2.73 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Argentina | Cyprus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 (€21) | €34 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 (€9) | €18 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 (€34) | €59 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 (€7) | €11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 (€4.02) | €4.08 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 (€3.00) | €3.67 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 (€816) | €490 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (€0.26) | €0.45 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 (€34) | €48 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (€2.34) | €4.68 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,260 prices entered by 1,017 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Cyprus
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