Cost of living in Argentina compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,011 (NZ$33) | NZ$25 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,196 (NZ$20) | NZ$16 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,508 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,642 (NZ$2.36) | NZ$2.18 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,014 (NZ$5.78) | NZ$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,892 (NZ$4.17) | NZ$7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,315 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,597 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$4.97 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,404 (NZ$2.02) | NZ$3.66 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,197 (NZ$3.16) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,001 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,427 (NZ$4.94) | NZ$4.41 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,254 (NZ$1.81) | NZ$2.25 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $949,149 (NZ$1,367) | NZ$3,315 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $597,220 (NZ$860) | NZ$2,559 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $100,479 (NZ$145) | NZ$203 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $688,668 (NZ$992) | NZ$2,476 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $523,308 (NZ$754) | NZ$1,943 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $68,047 (NZ$98) | NZ$169 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,562 (NZ$30) | NZ$78 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (NZ$738) | NZ$679 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (NZ$361) | NZ$194 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $8,359 (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,904 (NZ$13) | NZ$39 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $109,118 (NZ$157) | NZ$138 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $66,702 (NZ$96) | NZ$83 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $148,737 (NZ$214) | NZ$205 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $121,743 (NZ$175) | NZ$194 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,539,500 (NZ$42,549) | NZ$47,061 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,227 (NZ$1.77) | NZ$2.78 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,286 (NZ$64) | NZ$161 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,396 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $17,467 (NZ$25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $29,085 (NZ$42) | NZ$65 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (NZ$16) | NZ$7 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,099 (NZ$5.90) | NZ$5.66 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $6,151 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,491 (NZ$5.03) | NZ$3.04 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,788 (NZ$5.46) | NZ$3.30 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,797 (NZ$24) | NZ$36 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Argentina | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $44,104 (NZ$64) | NZ$65 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,039 (NZ$27) | NZ$39 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,058 (NZ$87) | NZ$251 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,932 (NZ$111) | NZ$113 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,915 (NZ$16) | NZ$18 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,655 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.71 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,280 (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (NZ$1,391) | NZ$1,174 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (NZ$1.01) | NZ$0.51 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (NZ$60) | NZ$71 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,230 (NZ$6) | NZ$40 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,665 prices entered by 562 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand
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