Cost of living in Argentina compared to Oman
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,570 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 3.661 | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $15,621 (﷼ 5.090) | ﷼ 2.988 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,782 (﷼ 1.558) | ﷼ 1.236 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,847 (﷼ 0.602) | ﷼ 0.738 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $4,708 (﷼ 1.534) | ﷼ 0.988 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,889 (﷼ 0.941) | ﷼ 0.671 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $7,673 (﷼ 2.500) | ﷼ 1.710 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,718 (﷼ 0.886) | ﷼ 1.235 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,342 (﷼ 0.437) | ﷼ 0.436 | + 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,312 (﷼ 0.753) | ﷼ 1.637 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $8,317 (﷼ 2.710) | ﷼ 5.845 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,507 (﷼ 1.143) | ﷼ 0.807 | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,186 (﷼ 0.386) | ﷼ 0.345 | + 12% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $880,349 (﷼ 287) | ﷼ 464 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $584,277 (﷼ 190) | ﷼ 294 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $95,563 (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 34 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $645,643 (﷼ 210) | ﷼ 335 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $485,458 (﷼ 158) | ﷼ 112 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,167 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 21 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $18,961 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 24 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $440,774 (﷼ 144) | ﷼ 100 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $262,254 (﷼ 85) | ﷼ 30 | + 190% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,948 (﷼ 2.264) | ﷼ 3.491 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $7,481 (﷼ 2.437) | ﷼ 4.529 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 49% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $116,462 (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 21 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $68,614 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 16 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $151,577 (﷼ 49) | ﷼ 39 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $132,244 (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 28 | + 56% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,013,400 (﷼ 10,105) | ﷼ 11,078 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,274 (﷼ 0.415) | ﷼ 0.270 | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $50,412 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 24 | - 32% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,961 (﷼ 2.920) | ﷼ 1.189 | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (﷼ 5.037) | ﷼ 4.015 | + 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $34,126 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 18 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (﷼ 3.528) | ﷼ 3.571 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $6,415 (﷼ 2.090) | ﷼ 3.074 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,462 (﷼ 1.780) | ﷼ 2.074 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,295 (﷼ 1.073) | ﷼ 0.600 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,545 (﷼ 1.155) | ﷼ 2.704 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $14,996 (﷼ 4.886) | ﷼ 4.492 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,250 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 10 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $15,222 (﷼ 4.960) | ﷼ 8 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,396 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 40 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $76,855 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 17 | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,811 (﷼ 3.522) | ﷼ 11 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,109 (﷼ 1.665) | ﷼ 1.727 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,310 (﷼ 1.404) | ﷼ 3.672 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,046,090 (﷼ 341) | ﷼ 308 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $665 (﷼ 0.217) | ﷼ 0.120 | + 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $48,621 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 13 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,007 (﷼ 1.306) | ﷼ 1.933 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 6% cheaper than in Oman
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