Cost of living in Argentina compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $604 (€5.77) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $427 (€4.08) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $145 (€1.38) | €5.85 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (€0.63) | €1.25 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (€1.32) | €2.73 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $83 (€0.79) | €4.05 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $262 (€2.50) | €4.96 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $95 (€0.91) | €2.38 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $46 (€0.44) | €1.07 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (€0.74) | €2.34 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $274 (€2.62) | €13 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (€1.35) | €2.75 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (€0.37) | €1.97 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $35,097 (€335) | €1,868 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,350 (€214) | €1,213 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,388 (€42) | €78 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,929 (€238) | €1,137 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,909 (€152) | €888 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,408 (€33) | €84 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,406 (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $33,162 (€317) | €338 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,888 (€133) | €111 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $347 (€3.31) | €7 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $253 (€2.42) | €30 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,722 (€36) | €87 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,223 (€21) | €21 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,416 (€61) | €72 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,327 (€51) | €112 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,904,200 (€18,191) | €27,432 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (€0.62) | €1.48 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,498 (€14) | €57 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $277 (€2.65) | €30 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $609 (€5.82) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,138 (€11) | €99 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $246 (€2.35) | €4.32 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $159 (€1.52) | €2.93 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $214 (€2.05) | €4.32 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $113 (€1.08) | €1.45 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $126 (€1.20) | €2.13 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $483 (€4.61) | €27 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,264 (€12) | €45 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $635 (€6) | €29 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,146 (€20) | €87 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,109 (€20) | €67 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (€3.85) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $157 (€1.50) | €4.51 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $149 (€1.42) | €5.38 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,179 (€604) | €471 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (€0.16) | €0.23 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,898 (€18) | €63 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $163 (€1.56) | €8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,571 prices entered by 1,400 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Finland
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