Cost of living in Argentina compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 59% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,222 (Shilling2,163) | Shilling705 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,679 (Shilling1,127) | Shilling611 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $591 (Shilling397) | Shilling439 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $221 (Shilling148) | Shilling119 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $409 (Shilling275) | Shilling229 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $363 (Shilling243) | Shilling105 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $755 (Shilling507) | Shilling900 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $448 (Shilling301) | Shilling277 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $222 (Shilling149) | Shilling101 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $282 (Shilling189) | Shilling210 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,110 (Shilling746) | Shilling1,091 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $422 (Shilling283) | Shilling197 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $155 (Shilling104) | Shilling52 | + 99% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 36% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $124,389 (Shilling83,519) | Shilling169,650 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $79,094 (Shilling53,106) | Shilling83,603 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,988 (Shilling6,706) | Shilling15,047 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $84,686 (Shilling56,861) | Shilling95,669 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $49,663 (Shilling33,346) | Shilling57,033 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,693 (Shilling5,837) | Shilling8,455 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,008 (Shilling2,019) | Shilling2,991 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $85,263 (Shilling57,249) | Shilling43,137 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,322 (Shilling27,745) | Shilling23,937 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,256 (Shilling844) | Shilling700 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $709 (Shilling476) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 69% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,101 (Shilling11,482) | Shilling6,416 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,012 (Shilling8,065) | Shilling5,872 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $30,095 (Shilling20,207) | Shilling6,181 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,265 (Shilling16,963) | Shilling5,515 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,962,250 (Shilling3,331,812) | Shilling2,958,140 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $181 (Shilling122) | Shilling168 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,532 (Shilling2,371) | Shilling6,000 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 79% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,260 (Shilling846) | Shilling178 | + 375% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,033 (Shilling1,365) | Shilling320 | + 327% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,975 (Shilling1,997) | Shilling3,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $910 (Shilling611) | Shilling333 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $519 (Shilling348) | Shilling308 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $680 (Shilling456) | Shilling439 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $459 (Shilling308) | Shilling115 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $413 (Shilling277) | Shilling122 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,755 (Shilling1,178) | Shilling300 | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 111% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Argentina | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,437 (Shilling2,979) | Shilling2,000 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,836 (Shilling1,233) | Shilling825 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,667 (Shilling3,805) | Shilling1,600 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,667 (Shilling4,477) | Shilling7,150 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,350 (Shilling906) | Shilling645 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $829 (Shilling556) | Shilling276 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $609 (Shilling409) | Shilling239 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $192,920 (Shilling129,533) | Shilling26,546 | + 388% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (Shilling36) | Shilling4.02 | + 785% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,133 (Shilling4,789) | Shilling2,149 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $459 (Shilling308) | Shilling317 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,978 prices entered by 995 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Kenya
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