Cost of living in Argentina compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,479 (kr 144) | kr 209 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,453 (kr 84) | kr 119 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $480 (kr 28) | kr 71 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $177 (kr 10) | kr 20 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $361 (kr 21) | kr 51 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $262 (kr 15) | kr 36 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $712 (kr 41) | kr 58 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $308 (kr 18) | kr 29 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $153 (kr 9) | kr 21 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $248 (kr 14) | kr 31 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $986 (kr 57) | kr 173 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $372 (kr 22) | kr 34 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $132 (kr 8) | kr 26 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 72% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $112,466 (kr 6,540) | kr 22,110 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $71,740 (kr 4,172) | kr 17,278 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $8,139 (kr 473) | kr 3,191 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $66,227 (kr 3,851) | kr 13,265 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $43,036 (kr 2,503) | kr 10,528 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,616 (kr 327) | kr 1,141 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,013 (kr 175) | kr 445 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $75,473 (kr 4,389) | kr 4,523 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,983 (kr 2,151) | kr 2,693 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $972 (kr 57) | kr 94 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $603 (kr 35) | kr 496 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $12,454 (kr 724) | kr 964 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,905 (kr 402) | kr 472 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $26,484 (kr 1,540) | kr 999 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,487 (kr 1,540) | kr 1,215 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,214,760 (kr 245,089) | kr 361,930 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $161 (kr 9) | kr 22 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,920 (kr 170) | kr 806 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $995 (kr 58) | kr 66 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,803 (kr 105) | kr 116 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,028 (kr 176) | kr 473 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $615 (kr 36) | kr 45 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $374 (kr 22) | kr 41 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $527 (kr 31) | kr 38 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $396 (kr 23) | kr 26 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $343 (kr 20) | kr 23 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,415 (kr 82) | kr 450 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Argentina | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,419 (kr 199) | kr 673 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,716 (kr 100) | kr 286 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,160 (kr 300) | kr 1,389 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,675 (kr 330) | kr 1,044 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,004 (kr 58) | kr 167 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $526 (kr 31) | kr 47 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $454 (kr 26) | kr 91 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $171,334 (kr 9,963) | kr 5,951 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $42 (kr 2.44) | kr 1.32 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,634 (kr 269) | kr 464 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $424 (kr 25) | kr 144 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,579 prices entered by 1,067 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Norway
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