Cost of living in Argentina compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $22,930 (€20) | €16 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,143 (€11) | €10 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,076 (€3.51) | €5.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,575 (€1.36) | €1.41 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,601 (€3.10) | €4.32 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,890 (€2.49) | €3.53 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,351 (€5.47) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,512 (€2.16) | €2.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,540 (€1.33) | €1.73 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,023 (€1.74) | €1.68 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,824 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,415 (€2.94) | €2.42 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,040 (€0.90) | €1.53 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $942,572 (€812) | €1,338 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $558,304 (€481) | €863 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,701 (€84) | €157 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $619,853 (€534) | €972 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $426,779 (€368) | €716 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $61,821 (€53) | €126 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,225 (€18) | €25 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $450,602 (€388) | €295 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $253,468 (€218) | €118 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,942 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,227 (€4.51) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $106,282 (€92) | €79 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $73,385 (€63) | €39 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $154,233 (€133) | €97 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $141,794 (€122) | €96 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,850,800 (€26,589) | €24,871 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,246 (€1.07) | €1.77 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $38,484 (€33) | €38 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,929 (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,792 (€14) | €12 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,246 (€24) | €107 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,536 (€3.05) | €4.09 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,365 (€5.49) | €2.97 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,521 (€3.03) | €2.58 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,592 (€3.10) | €1.90 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,400 (€14) | €20 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Argentina | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,506 (€31) | €41 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $28,279 (€24) | €18 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $57,681 (€50) | €91 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $68,172 (€59) | €74 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $12,696 (€11) | €10 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,953 (€5.13) | €2.17 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,229 (€3.64) | €5.02 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,099,490 (€948) | €1,398 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $339 (€0.29) | €0.46 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,685 (€31) | €49 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,241 (€3.66) | €7 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,588 prices entered by 745 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Italy
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