Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,667 (€17) | €18 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,917 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,526 (€3.30) | €5.21 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,507 (€1.41) | €1.29 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,205 (€3.00) | €4.84 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,143 (€2.94) | €3.15 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,171 (€5.77) | €6 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,281 (€2.13) | €3.01 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,305 (€1.22) | €1.58 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,672 (€1.56) | €2.63 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,641 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,688 (€2.51) | €3.28 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,034 (€0.97) | €1.32 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 64% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,104,440 (€1,033) | €2,493 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $536,796 (€502) | €1,911 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $87,662 (€82) | €194 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $506,962 (€474) | €1,856 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (€294) | €1,438 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (€45) | €125 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $22,105 (€21) | €33 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $519,514 (€486) | €367 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288,864 (€270) | €119 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,122 (€5.73) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (€4.70) | €17 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 57% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,781 (€99) | €99 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (€81) | €36 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $155,870 (€146) | €100 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $138,046 (€129) | €106 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,077,100 (€28,137) | €33,459 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,072 (€1.00) | €1.77 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,387 (€37) | €72 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 15% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,147 (€14) | €7 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $32,989 (€31) | €21 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $22,497 (€21) | €65 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (€3.76) | €6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,459 (€2.30) | €5.04 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,223 (€3.95) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,510 (€3.28) | €3.13 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,904 (€3.65) | €3.04 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,570 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $34,030 (€32) | €53 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $10,914 (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (€75) | €123 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $54,119 (€51) | €87 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (€8) | €14 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,953 (€4.63) | €4.31 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (€2.93) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (€1,130) | €658 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (€0.51) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,260 (€28) | €76 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,909 (€4.59) | €16 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,548 prices entered by 711 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Ireland
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