Cost of living in Argentina compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (€12) | €15 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (€2.72) | €5.46 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (€1.05) | €1.24 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (€2.65) | €4.08 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (€1.73) | €3.07 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (€4.01) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (€1.74) | €2.65 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (€1.14) | €1.92 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (€1.28) | €1.02 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (€5.48) | €6 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (€1.99) | €2.16 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (€0.70) | €1.72 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (€637) | €1,993 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (€397) | €1,565 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (€50) | €243 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (€433) | €1,219 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (€321) | €925 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (€44) | €214 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (€13) | €37 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (€345) | €364 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (€203) | €114 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (€4.80) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (€4.97) | €17 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,386 (€76) | €86 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (€45) | €37 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (€115) | €88 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (€103) | €115 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (€22,585) | €30,308 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (€0.77) | €1.85 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (€23) | €60 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (€5.17) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (€16) | €72 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (€4.67) | €3.24 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (€2.39) | €2.68 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (€3.83) | €3.18 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (€2.21) | €1.78 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (€1.91) | €1.61 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Argentina | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (€21) | €44 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (€37) | €177 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (€42) | €62 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (€4.07) | €3.52 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (€2.97) | €4.06 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (€936) | €617 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (€0.16) | €0.10 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (€25) | €40 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (€2.65) | €8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,035 prices entered by 1,396 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Germany
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