Cost of living in Argentina compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,981 (€15) | €16 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $2,309 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $734 (€2.85) | €5.76 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $288 (€1.12) | €1.44 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $759 (€2.94) | €4.44 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $539 (€2.09) | €3.14 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,074 (€4.17) | €5.54 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $594 (€2.30) | €2.58 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $277 (€1.07) | €1.37 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $360 (€1.40) | €2.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,684 (€7) | €13 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $547 (€2.12) | €2.89 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $208 (€0.81) | €1.79 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 75% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $143,638 (€557) | €2,590 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $95,173 (€369) | €2,159 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $13,716 (€53) | €248 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $101,318 (€393) | €1,746 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $64,363 (€250) | €1,440 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,263 (€36) | €194 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,473 (€17) | €45 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $108,901 (€422) | €400 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $55,728 (€216) | €80 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,517 (€5.88) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,068 (€4.14) | €15 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $21,408 (€83) | €75 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,496 (€48) | €42 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $37,460 (€145) | €92 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $31,171 (€121) | €94 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,920,660 (€26,839) | €31,217 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $240 (€0.93) | €1.83 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,461 (€13) | €92 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,479 (€5.73) | €5.28 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,037 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $4,154 (€16) | €62 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,059 (€4.11) | €6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $732 (€2.84) | €4.07 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $826 (€3.20) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $596 (€2.31) | €3.12 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $545 (€2.11) | €2.38 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,929 (€7) | €21 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 33% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Argentina | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,687 (€22) | €55 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,855 (€11) | €25 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $10,339 (€40) | €102 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $8,979 (€35) | €100 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,769 (€7) | €13 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,079 (€4.18) | €3.62 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $748 (€2.90) | €7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $322,272 (€1,250) | €601 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $74 (€0.29) | €0.31 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,106 (€28) | €52 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $661 (€2.56) | €16 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,521 prices entered by 1,188 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Ireland
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