Cost of living in Argentina compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,513 (€15) | €12 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,431 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $479 (€2.77) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $176 (€1.02) | €1.33 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $355 (€2.05) | €2.96 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $250 (€1.45) | €3.50 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $717 (€4.14) | €5.98 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $299 (€1.73) | €2.38 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $149 (€0.86) | €1.12 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $256 (€1.48) | €2.42 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $939 (€5.43) | €15 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $368 (€2.13) | €3.11 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $125 (€0.72) | €2.24 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $112,915 (€653) | €1,709 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $69,203 (€400) | €1,260 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $8,049 (€47) | €125 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $64,809 (€375) | €1,292 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $44,089 (€255) | €1,086 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,482 (€32) | €62 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,895 (€17) | €20 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $75,727 (€438) | €387 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,410 (€210) | €92 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,008 (€5.83) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $635 (€3.67) | €33 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $11,942 (€69) | €94 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,963 (€40) | €49 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $26,140 (€151) | €94 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,783 (€155) | €181 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,970,780 (€22,954) | €27,473 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $164 (€0.95) | €2.19 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,803 (€16) | €61 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $879 (€5.08) | €30 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,952 (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,993 (€17) | €113 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $543 (€3.14) | €5.20 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $374 (€2.16) | €3.09 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $527 (€3.05) | €3.49 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $401 (€2.32) | €1.78 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $343 (€1.98) | €1.49 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,474 (€9) | €28 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Argentina | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,319 (€19) | €55 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,682 (€10) | €30 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,176 (€30) | €128 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,576 (€32) | €117 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $983 (€5.68) | €12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $523 (€3.02) | €4.15 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $442 (€2.55) | €6 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $171,334 (€990) | €497 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $42 (€0.24) | €0.07 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,625 (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $411 (€2.38) | €9 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 47% cheaper than in Finland
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