Cost of living in Argentina compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $652 (€5.87) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $471 (€4.24) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (€1.41) | €5.65 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (€0.61) | €1.08 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (€1.32) | €3.88 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $89 (€0.81) | €2.64 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $282 (€2.54) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $108 (€0.97) | €2.54 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (€0.46) | €1.65 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (€0.74) | €1.88 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (€2.61) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (€1.32) | €2.04 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (€0.36) | €1.15 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 72% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,840 (€341) | €1,739 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,596 (€222) | €1,174 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,425 (€40) | €171 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,298 (€237) | €819 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,124 (€154) | €610 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,519 (€32) | €84 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,437 (€13) | €25 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,315 (€327) | €364 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,909 (€143) | €104 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (€3.26) | €7 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $270 (€2.44) | €14 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,059 (€37) | €88 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,626 (€24) | €36 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,488 (€67) | €90 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,163 (€56) | €110 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,090,860 (€18,841) | €25,933 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (€0.65) | €1.40 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,636 (€15) | €58 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (€2.69) | €5.77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (€5.67) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (€2.50) | €4.87 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (€1.53) | €4.28 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (€2.06) | €3.71 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (€1.07) | €2.01 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (€1.22) | €2.22 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $520 (€4.69) | €22 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,389 (€13) | €43 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $698 (€6) | €20 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (€21) | €77 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,303 (€21) | €65 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (€3.87) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (€1.55) | €3.70 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (€1.45) | €6 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,248 (€606) | €477 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (€0.17) | €0.35 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,066 (€19) | €40 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (€1.63) | €10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in France
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