Cost of living in Argentina compared to Finland
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $651 (€5.82) | €11 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $473 (€4.23) | €8 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $157 (€1.40) | €5.84 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (€0.61) | €1.26 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $147 (€1.31) | €2.76 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (€0.80) | €3.57 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $285 (€2.54) | €6 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (€0.97) | €2.49 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (€0.46) | €1.09 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (€0.74) | €2.73 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (€2.59) | €13 | - 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (€1.32) | €2.93 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (€0.36) | €1.96 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,460 (€344) | €1,776 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,966 (€223) | €1,178 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,465 (€40) | €62 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,581 (€238) | €1,218 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,305 (€155) | €874 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,534 (€32) | €77 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,441 (€13) | €14 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,674 (€328) | €378 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,000 (€143) | €85 | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $365 (€3.26) | €7 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (€2.42) | €36 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,128 (€37) | €86 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,642 (€24) | €27 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,500 (€67) | €69 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,188 (€55) | €112 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,102,690 (€18,789) | €27,743 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $73 (€0.65) | €1.55 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,653 (€15) | €55 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 72% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $297 (€2.66) | €30 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $631 (€5.64) | €11 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,245 (€11) | €85 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (€2.48) | €4.32 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (€1.52) | €2.93 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (€2.04) | €4.32 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (€1.06) | €1.36 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $136 (€1.21) | €2.13 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $523 (€4.67) | €28 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (€12) | €38 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $713 (€6) | €26 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,262 (€20) | €87 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (€21) | €67 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (€3.83) | €12 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $174 (€1.55) | €4.74 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (€1.45) | €6 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (€606) | €471 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (€0.17) | €0.07 | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,067 (€18) | €40 | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (€1.62) | €8 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Finland
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