Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $652 (2,105 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $471 (1,521 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (504 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (220 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (472 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $89 (289 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $282 (912 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $108 (349 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (166 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (266 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (936 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (474 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (128 Ft) | 161 Ft | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,840 (122,202 Ft) | 303,769 Ft | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,596 (79,431 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,425 (14,289 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,298 (84,928 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,124 (55,303 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,519 (11,365 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,437 (4,640 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,315 (117,277 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,909 (51,376 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (1,168 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $270 (873 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,059 (13,107 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,626 (8,480 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,488 (24,181 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,163 (19,902 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,090,860 (6,752,341 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (232 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,636 (5,283 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (962 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (2,031 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (3,970 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (897 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (548 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (737 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (384 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (437 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $520 (1,679 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,389 (4,485 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $698 (2,253 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (7,539 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,303 (7,438 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (1,385 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (555 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (521 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,248 (217,174 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (61 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,066 (6,673 Ft) | 10,468 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (584 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Hungary
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