Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 35% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,667 (6,601 Ft) | 3,950 Ft | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,917 (4,079 Ft) | 2,572 Ft | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,526 (1,317 Ft) | 1,048 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,507 (563 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,205 (1,198 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,143 (1,174 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,171 (2,306 Ft) | 2,068 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,281 (852 Ft) | 586 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,305 (488 Ft) | 434 Ft | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,672 (625 Ft) | 423 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,641 (2,482 Ft) | 2,081 Ft | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,688 (1,005 Ft) | 748 Ft | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,034 (386 Ft) | 321 Ft | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,104,440 (412,671 Ft) | 429,041 Ft | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $536,796 (200,572 Ft) | 297,123 Ft | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $87,662 (32,755 Ft) | 57,795 Ft | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $506,962 (189,425 Ft) | 231,048 Ft | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (117,279 Ft) | 187,478 Ft | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (17,776 Ft) | 68,782 Ft | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $22,105 (8,259 Ft) | 6,726 Ft | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $519,514 (194,115 Ft) | 138,968 Ft | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288,864 (107,933 Ft) | 38,549 Ft | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,122 (2,288 Ft) | 4,479 Ft | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (1,877 Ft) | 3,933 Ft | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 110% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,781 (39,525 Ft) | 28,319 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (32,306 Ft) | 10,951 Ft | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $155,870 (58,240 Ft) | 29,339 Ft | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $138,046 (51,580 Ft) | 36,688 Ft | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,077,100 (11,238,215 Ft) | 10,122,800 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,072 (400 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,387 (14,717 Ft) | 9,079 Ft | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,147 (5,660 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $32,989 (12,326 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $22,497 (8,406 Ft) | 23,469 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (1,503 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,459 (919 Ft) | 1,201 Ft | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,223 (1,578 Ft) | 2,061 Ft | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,510 (1,312 Ft) | 1,141 Ft | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,904 (1,459 Ft) | 1,286 Ft | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,335 (3,114 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 78% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Argentina | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $34,030 (12,715 Ft) | 10,604 Ft | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $10,914 (4,078 Ft) | 5,222 Ft | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (29,797 Ft) | 15,985 Ft | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $54,119 (20,222 Ft) | 19,422 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (3,359 Ft) | 2,156 Ft | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,953 (1,851 Ft) | 1,191 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (1,172 Ft) | 878 Ft | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (451,280 Ft) | 207,918 Ft | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (205 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 583% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,260 (11,307 Ft) | 19,163 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,909 (1,834 Ft) | 2,180 Ft | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,353 prices entered by 723 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 22% more expensive than in Hungary
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