Cost of living in Argentina compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 4% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Argentina | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,011 (€17) | €12 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,196 (€11) | €9 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,508 (€3.40) | €4.15 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,642 (€1.24) | €1.24 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,014 (€3.03) | €2.93 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,892 (€2.18) | €3.97 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,315 (€4.76) | €5.52 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,597 (€1.96) | €2.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,404 (€1.06) | €1.33 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,197 (€1.66) | €1.49 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,001 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,427 (€2.58) | €2.43 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,254 (€0.95) | €1.01 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Argentina | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $949,149 (€715) | €1,447 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $597,220 (€450) | €800 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $100,479 (€76) | €323 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $688,668 (€519) | €779 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $523,308 (€394) | €566 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $68,047 (€51) | €204 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,562 (€15) | €22 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (€386) | €347 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (€189) | €194 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,359 (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,904 (€7) | €23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Argentina | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $109,118 (€82) | €98 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $66,702 (€50) | €34 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $148,737 (€112) | €84 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $121,743 (€92) | €121 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Argentina | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,539,500 (€22,265) | €33,491 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,227 (€0.92) | €1.66 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,286 (€33) | €29 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Argentina | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,396 (€5.57) | €18 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,467 (€13) | €24 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $29,085 (€22) | €71 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,099 (€3.09) | €6 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,151 (€4.64) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,491 (€2.63) | €3.07 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,788 (€2.86) | €3.92 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,797 (€13) | €32 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Argentina | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,104 (€33) | €42 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,039 (€14) | €24 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,058 (€45) | €80 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,932 (€58) | €88 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,915 (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,655 (€4.26) | €4.66 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,280 (€3.23) | €4.99 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (€728) | €589 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (€0.53) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (€31) | €42 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,230 (€3.19) | €6 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,215 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Estonia
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