Cost of living in Argentina compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $462 (€5.38) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $337 (€3.93) | €8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $126 (€1.47) | €4.44 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $58 (€0.68) | €1.23 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $110 (€1.28) | €3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $64 (€0.75) | €2.02 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $244 (€2.84) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $73 (€0.85) | €1.92 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $38 (€0.44) | €1.36 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 (€0.79) | €1.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $242 (€2.82) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $121 (€1.41) | €1.89 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $36 (€0.42) | €1.27 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,244 (€353) | €1,292 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $20,083 (€234) | €912 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,820 (€45) | €133 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,187 (€247) | €817 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,437 (€168) | €592 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,030 (€35) | €93 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,266 (€15) | €24 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $25,724 (€300) | €349 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,293 (€120) | €123 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $321 (€3.74) | €5.48 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $204 (€2.38) | €11 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,029 (€35) | €83 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,006 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,851 (€57) | €86 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,362 (€51) | €114 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,446,480 (€16,862) | €22,935 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $57 (€0.67) | €1.53 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,322 (€15) | €36 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $249 (€2.90) | €6 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $572 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $964 (€11) | €82 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $239 (€2.79) | €5.60 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $135 (€1.58) | €3.22 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $197 (€2.30) | €2.71 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $100 (€1.17) | €2.39 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $114 (€1.32) | €2.06 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $416 (€4.85) | €17 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,059 (€12) | €37 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $583 (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,804 (€21) | €84 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,738 (€20) | €64 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $339 (€3.96) | €9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $138 (€1.60) | €1.50 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $130 (€1.51) | €4.99 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $48,708 (€568) | €462 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $14 (€0.17) | €0.15 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,749 (€20) | €56 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $134 (€1.56) | €5.44 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Italy
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