Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $8,530 (3,619 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $5,897 (2,502 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,911 (811 Ft) | 969 Ft | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $882 (374 Ft) | 420 Ft | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $1,929 (818 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $1,061 (450 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,091 (1,736 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,592 (676 Ft) | 543 Ft | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $782 (332 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,079 (458 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,509 (1,913 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,946 (826 Ft) | 638 Ft | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $429 (182 Ft) | 394 Ft | - 54% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $451,018 (191,370 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $318,244 (135,033 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,854 (12,243 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $337,031 (143,005 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $199,181 (84,514 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $25,370 (10,765 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $9,195 (3,902 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $252,100 (106,968 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $141,734 (60,139 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $3,508 (1,489 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,229 (946 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $47,670 (20,227 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $30,480 (12,933 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $94,860 (40,250 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $68,106 (28,898 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $17,137,900 (7,271,741 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $716 (304 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $27,160 (11,524 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | + 19% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,587 (1,522 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $6,490 (2,754 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $10,006 (4,246 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $3,430 (1,456 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,612 (684 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,019 (1,281 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,188 (928 Ft) | 850 Ft | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $1,947 (826 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,524 (2,344 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $15,397 (6,533 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $6,367 (2,702 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $18,459 (7,832 Ft) | 16,653 Ft | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $22,802 (9,675 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $4,696 (1,993 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,399 (1,018 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,204 (935 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $441,836 (187,474 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $200 (85 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 179% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $21,782 (9,242 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $2,480 (1,052 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,507 prices entered by 862 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Hungary
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