Cost of living in Argentina compared to Oman
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,510 (﷼ 5.787) | ﷼ 1.933 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,441 (﷼ 3.323) | ﷼ 2.568 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $484 (﷼ 1.116) | ﷼ 1.404 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $177 (﷼ 0.408) | ﷼ 0.566 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $370 (﷼ 0.854) | ﷼ 0.788 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $258 (﷼ 0.595) | ﷼ 0.341 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $726 (﷼ 1.675) | ﷼ 1.427 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $301 (﷼ 0.694) | ﷼ 0.824 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $150 (﷼ 0.346) | ﷼ 0.476 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $256 (﷼ 0.589) | ﷼ 1.131 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $960 (﷼ 2.214) | ﷼ 5.000 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $372 (﷼ 0.857) | ﷼ 0.690 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $123 (﷼ 0.284) | ﷼ 0.456 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $112,466 (﷼ 259) | ﷼ 551 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $71,474 (﷼ 165) | ﷼ 450 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $8,139 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 100 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $66,227 (﷼ 153) | ﷼ 500 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $43,671 (﷼ 101) | ﷼ 350 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,616 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 50 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,964 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 20 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $75,473 (﷼ 174) | ﷼ 70 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $36,983 (﷼ 85) | ﷼ 40 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $972 (﷼ 2.242) | ﷼ 3.653 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $611 (﷼ 1.410) | ﷼ 3.000 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 43% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $12,454 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 16 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,905 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 16 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $26,484 (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 29 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,487 (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 27 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,214,760 (﷼ 9,719) | ﷼ 7,644 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $164 (﷼ 0.379) | ﷼ 0.217 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,870 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 14 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $995 (﷼ 2.295) | ﷼ 2.865 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,803 (﷼ 4.158) | ﷼ 7 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,028 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 15 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $615 (﷼ 1.418) | ﷼ 3.451 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $374 (﷼ 0.863) | ﷼ 2.375 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $527 (﷼ 1.216) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $396 (﷼ 0.912) | ﷼ 1.289 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $343 (﷼ 0.791) | ﷼ 1.476 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,415 (﷼ 3.264) | ﷼ 4.000 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Argentina | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,362 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 7 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,716 (﷼ 3.956) | ﷼ 7 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,160 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 77 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $5,675 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 12 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,004 (﷼ 2.316) | ﷼ 9 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $526 (﷼ 1.214) | ﷼ 1.888 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $454 (﷼ 1.047) | ﷼ 1.000 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $171,334 (﷼ 395) | ﷼ 158 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $42 (﷼ 0.097) | ﷼ 0.060 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,634 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 15 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $424 (﷼ 0.978) | ﷼ 1.767 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,153 prices entered by 1,008 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 25% cheaper than in Oman
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