Cost of living in Argentina compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 48% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,265 (RM74) | RM19 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,608 (RM48) | RM19 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,258 (RM15) | RM10 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,444 (RM7) | RM8 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $2,740 (RM12) | RM10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,977 (RM13) | RM8 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $5,910 (RM27) | RM27 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,350 (RM11) | RM11 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,202 (RM5.45) | RM7 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,677 (RM8) | RM13 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $5,376 (RM24) | RM69 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,594 (RM12) | RM5.27 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $884 (RM4.01) | RM4.07 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,312,320 (RM5,946) | RM3,769 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $519,548 (RM2,354) | RM2,425 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $76,544 (RM347) | RM377 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $527,888 (RM2,392) | RM2,307 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $320,464 (RM1,452) | RM1,585 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $48,077 (RM218) | RM196 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $19,073 (RM86) | RM116 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $454,005 (RM2,057) | RM1,161 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293,391 (RM1,329) | RM463 | + 187% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,395 (RM29) | RM25 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,887 (RM27) | RM28 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 83% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $89,922 (RM407) | RM245 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $66,228 (RM300) | RM161 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $143,646 (RM651) | RM332 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $139,177 (RM631) | RM320 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 56% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,905,200 (RM108,312) | RM154,335 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,057 (RM4.79) | RM2.24 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $38,216 (RM173) | RM53 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,450 (RM38) | RM14 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,723 (RM76) | RM32 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $19,460 (RM88) | RM84 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (RM18) | RM26 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,360 (RM11) | RM13 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,407 (RM20) | RM12 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,370 (RM15) | RM7 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,938 (RM13) | RM11 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,364 (RM38) | RM27 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Argentina | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $30,599 (RM139) | RM64 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $12,578 (RM57) | RM39 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $88,866 (RM403) | RM480 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $47,074 (RM213) | RM134 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,372 (RM38) | RM35 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,043 (RM18) | RM13 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,137 (RM14) | RM17 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,596,490 (RM7,234) | RM2,918 | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (RM2.48) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $28,424 (RM129) | RM207 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,309 (RM20) | RM17 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,452 prices entered by 738 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 42% more expensive than in Malaysia
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