Cost of living in Argentina compared to Hungary
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $600 (2,082 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $425 (1,474 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $144 (498 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $65 (227 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $138 (480 Ft) | 596 Ft | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $83 (286 Ft) | 634 Ft | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $263 (912 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $94 (328 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $46 (160 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $78 (269 Ft) | 248 Ft | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $273 (948 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $141 (489 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $38 (132 Ft) | 161 Ft | - 18% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $35,124 (121,918 Ft) | 295,399 Ft | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,370 (77,647 Ft) | 197,370 Ft | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,381 (15,206 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,929 (86,531 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,909 (55,222 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,386 (11,754 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,410 (4,894 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $32,845 (114,006 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,744 (47,706 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $344 (1,195 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $252 (876 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,722 (12,919 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,223 (7,716 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,389 (22,178 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,282 (18,334 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,878,770 (6,521,338 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $65 (225 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,500 (5,208 Ft) | 9,805 Ft | - 47% | |
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 $273 (948 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $603 (2,092 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,151 (3,997 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $251 (871 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $159 (551 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $214 (742 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (395 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $126 (437 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $480 (1,666 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,246 (4,324 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $636 (2,207 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,146 (7,448 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,109 (7,322 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $403 (1,400 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $157 (545 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $149 (517 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,179 (219,298 Ft) | 159,516 Ft | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (59 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,897 (6,584 Ft) | 12,368 Ft | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $163 (566 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 32% cheaper than in Hungary
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