Cost of living in Argentina compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 25% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,474 (€17) | €9 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,714 (€9) | €5.65 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $598 (€2.97) | €3.77 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $228 (€1.13) | €1.28 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $431 (€2.14) | €2.36 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $373 (€1.85) | €2.37 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $783 (€3.88) | €5.47 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $466 (€2.31) | €1.22 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (€1.21) | €0.68 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $290 (€1.44) | €1.38 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,220 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $419 (€2.08) | €1.98 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $150 (€0.75) | €0.70 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $144,357 (€716) | €1,386 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $79,080 (€392) | €792 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,857 (€49) | €169 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,546 (€479) | €728 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 (€239) | €466 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 (€41) | €104 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 (€15) | €15 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 (€440) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (€201) | €188 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 (€5.79) | €4.00 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $768 (€3.81) | €19 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 48% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 (€84) | €89 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 (€60) | €24 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 (€148) | €100 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 (€128) | €175 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,894,360 (€24,274) | €21,592 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 (€0.90) | €1.67 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 (€17) | €28 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 26% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 (€5.91) | €6 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 (€15) | €60 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (€4.19) | €4.24 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (€2.60) | €4.56 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 (€3.54) | €3.65 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 (€2.27) | €1.50 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 (€2.04) | €2.28 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 (€9) | €20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Argentina | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 (€21) | €25 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 (€34) | €50 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 (€4.03) | €3.08 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 (€3.01) | €4.26 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 (€818) | €499 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (€0.26) | €0.17 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 (€34) | €25 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (€2.34) | €4.16 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,198 prices entered by 1,009 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Lithuania
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