Cost of living in Argentina compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 45% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,474 (₨836) | ₨269 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,714 (₨412) | ₨350 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $598 (₨144) | ₨172 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $228 (₨55) | ₨35 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $431 (₨104) | ₨99 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $373 (₨90) | ₨87 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $783 (₨188) | ₨160 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $466 (₨112) | ₨95 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (₨59) | ₨56 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $290 (₨70) | ₨70 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,220 (₨294) | ₨472 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $419 (₨101) | ₨76 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $150 (₨36) | ₨10 | + 262% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $143,327 (₨34,493) | ₨50,890 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,515 (₨18,896) | ₨23,651 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,857 (₨2,372) | ₨2,840 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,546 (₨23,235) | ₨27,201 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 (₨11,610) | ₨13,679 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 (₨2,009) | ₨2,000 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 (₨720) | ₨692 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 (₨21,328) | ₨27,685 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (₨9,763) | ₨7,679 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 (₨281) | ₨250 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $777 (₨187) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 (₨4,053) | ₨2,280 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 (₨2,895) | ₨3,120 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 (₨7,177) | ₨4,720 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 (₨6,189) | ₨3,000 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,894,360 (₨1,177,878) | ₨1,376,100 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 (₨44) | ₨75 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 (₨808) | ₨1,500 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 (₨287) | ₨125 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 (₨513) | ₨400 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 (₨714) | ₨800 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (₨203) | ₨150 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (₨126) | ₨156 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 (₨172) | ₨300 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 (₨110) | ₨125 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 (₨99) | ₨75 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 (₨414) | ₨600 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 51% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Argentina | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 (₨1,033) | ₨1,000 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 (₨460) | ₨600 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (₨1,303) | ₨1,000 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 (₨1,642) | ₨1,400 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 (₨326) | ₨300 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 (₨195) | ₨125 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 (₨146) | ₨175 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 (₨39,672) | ₨25,000 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (₨13) | ₨1.00 | + 1173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 (₨1,629) | ₨1,300 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (₨114) | ₨240 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,078 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Mauritius
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