Cost of living in Argentina compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $21,333 (72 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,171 (45 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,023 (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,537 (5.22 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,333 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,915 (10 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,670 (23 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,576 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,666 (5.65 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,099 (7 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,870 (27 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,040 (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,150 (3.90 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 28% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,004,650 (3,410 ₪) | 7,098 ₪ | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $659,404 (2,238 ₪) | 5,646 ₪ | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $122,264 (415 ₪) | 774 ₪ | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $635,034 (2,155 ₪) | 5,205 ₪ | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $442,627 (1,502 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $73,428 (249 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $27,066 (92 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $504,617 (1,713 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $257,768 (875 ₪) | 662 ₪ | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,497 (25 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,152 (17 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $124,641 (423 ₪) | 340 ₪ | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $62,472 (212 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $149,989 (509 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $136,792 (464 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $33,060,300 (112,207 ₪) | 152,955 ₪ | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,223 (4.15 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $40,930 (139 ₪) | 244 ₪ | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $9,357 (32 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $19,607 (67 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 154% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $24,781 (84 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,765 (26 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,255 (11 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,404 (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,719 (13 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,209 (11 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $11,121 (38 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Argentina | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $40,393 (137 ₪) | 170 ₪ | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $15,218 (52 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,382 (157 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $66,400 (225 ₪) | 264 ₪ | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,581 (33 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $6,000 (20 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,523 (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,214,750 (4,123 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $539 (1.83 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 449% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $36,844 (125 ₪) | 200 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,601 (12 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Israel
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