Cost of living in Argentina compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,404 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $956 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $363 (€2.78) | €4.11 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $132 (€1.01) | €1.21 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $257 (€1.97) | €3.88 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $217 (€1.66) | €1.51 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $549 (€4.21) | €4.96 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $213 (€1.63) | €1.30 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $88 (€0.68) | €0.84 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $185 (€1.41) | €1.23 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $689 (€5.27) | €10 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $251 (€1.92) | €2.14 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $92 (€0.70) | €0.65 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $81,264 (€622) | €761 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $48,541 (€372) | €476 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $5,777 (€44) | €189 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $53,291 (€408) | €511 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $34,479 (€264) | €324 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,509 (€42) | €120 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,285 (€17) | €23 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $54,435 (€417) | €333 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $31,371 (€240) | €105 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $683 (€5.23) | €8 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $514 (€3.94) | €7 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $8,772 (€67) | €92 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,221 (€48) | €41 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $18,010 (€138) | €80 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $13,852 (€106) | €90 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,277,310 (€32,754) | €20,244 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $120 (€0.92) | €2.01 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,421 (€19) | €29 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $588 (€4.51) | €3.96 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $950 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,261 (€17) | €33 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $507 (€3.88) | €3.43 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $327 (€2.50) | €3.31 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $407 (€3.12) | €3.65 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $244 (€1.87) | €2.09 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $254 (€1.95) | €2.50 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,049 (€8) | €12 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Argentina | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,757 (€21) | €28 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,160 (€9) | €16 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,362 (€26) | €33 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,295 (€33) | €51 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $747 (€5.72) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $422 (€3.23) | €3.56 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $330 (€2.53) | €4.13 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $104,887 (€803) | €581 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $28 (€0.21) | €0.03 | + 612% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,961 (€30) | €42 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $316 (€2.42) | €4.56 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Greece
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