Cost of living in Argentina compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 74% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $653 (kr 59) | kr 217 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $472 (kr 43) | kr 122 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (kr 14) | kr 72 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (kr 6) | kr 21 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (kr 13) | kr 48 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $90 (kr 8) | kr 37 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $285 (kr 26) | kr 66 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $109 (kr 10) | kr 33 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $52 (kr 4.65) | kr 23 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (kr 7) | kr 31 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (kr 26) | kr 160 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (kr 13) | kr 36 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (kr 3.57) | kr 20 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 78% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $38,387 (kr 3,462) | kr 17,874 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,822 (kr 2,239) | kr 13,193 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,434 (kr 400) | kr 1,328 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,601 (kr 2,399) | kr 13,005 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,333 (kr 1,563) | kr 9,667 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,534 (kr 319) | kr 830 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,443 (kr 130) | kr 396 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,634 (kr 3,304) | kr 3,994 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,944 (kr 1,438) | kr 1,544 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (kr 33) | kr 110 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $271 (kr 24) | kr 272 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,097 (kr 370) | kr 893 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,642 (kr 238) | kr 588 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,499 (kr 676) | kr 876 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,205 (kr 560) | kr 1,780 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 65% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,102,690 (kr 189,636) | kr 352,685 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (kr 7) | kr 16 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,643 (kr 148) | kr 771 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 70% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $297 (kr 27) | kr 106 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $631 (kr 57) | kr 154 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,245 (kr 112) | kr 405 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (kr 25) | kr 55 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (kr 15) | kr 51 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (kr 21) | kr 80 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (kr 12) | kr 23 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $523 (kr 47) | kr 457 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,377 (kr 124) | kr 640 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $701 (kr 63) | kr 292 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (kr 211) | kr 1,520 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,298 (kr 207) | kr 872 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $430 (kr 39) | kr 149 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (kr 16) | kr 47 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (kr 15) | kr 93 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,861 (kr 6,120) | kr 4,993 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (kr 1.71) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,064 (kr 186) | kr 539 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (kr 16) | kr 137 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Norway
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