Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $663 (Shilling756) | Shilling551 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $481 (Shilling549) | Shilling659 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $163 (Shilling186) | Shilling356 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $69 (Shilling79) | Shilling100 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (Shilling170) | Shilling197 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $91 (Shilling104) | Shilling104 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $294 (Shilling336) | Shilling564 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $113 (Shilling128) | Shilling251 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $53 (Shilling60) | Shilling92 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (Shilling96) | Shilling203 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $295 (Shilling337) | Shilling1,074 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $150 (Shilling171) | Shilling162 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (Shilling46) | Shilling53 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 49% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $39,117 (Shilling44,622) | Shilling115,628 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $25,060 (Shilling28,587) | Shilling60,166 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,533 (Shilling5,170) | Shilling8,499 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,726 (Shilling30,487) | Shilling56,349 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,519 (Shilling19,984) | Shilling23,281 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,484 (Shilling3,974) | Shilling4,266 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,455 (Shilling1,660) | Shilling4,444 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,441 (Shilling42,710) | Shilling45,255 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,492 (Shilling18,813) | Shilling12,053 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $371 (Shilling423) | Shilling1,479 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $275 (Shilling313) | Shilling200 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,209 (Shilling4,801) | Shilling2,726 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,685 (Shilling3,063) | Shilling2,566 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,737 (Shilling8,826) | Shilling5,150 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,277 (Shilling7,160) | Shilling5,684 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,128,040 (Shilling2,427,537) | Shilling1,597,110 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $74 (Shilling84) | Shilling111 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,651 (Shilling1,883) | Shilling3,548 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $319 (Shilling364) | Shilling210 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $662 (Shilling756) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,251 (Shilling1,427) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $282 (Shilling322) | Shilling343 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $172 (Shilling196) | Shilling225 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $231 (Shilling263) | Shilling650 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $121 (Shilling138) | Shilling100 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $139 (Shilling158) | Shilling60 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $528 (Shilling602) | Shilling300 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 12% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,411 (Shilling1,610) | Shilling1,957 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $718 (Shilling819) | Shilling1,541 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,345 (Shilling2,675) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,345 (Shilling2,675) | Shilling4,202 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $435 (Shilling496) | Shilling784 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $176 (Shilling201) | Shilling282 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $166 (Shilling189) | Shilling253 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $68,206 (Shilling77,805) | Shilling37,703 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (Shilling22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,080 (Shilling2,373) | Shilling5,348 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $187 (Shilling213) | Shilling257 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Kenya
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