Cost of living in Argentina compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,626 (58 zł) | 41 zł | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,055 (39 zł) | 30 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,010 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $390 (4.92 zł) | 4.15 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $984 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $643 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,490 (19 zł) | 19 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (8 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (5.33 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (5.98 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (26 zł) | 33 zł | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $738 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $261 (3.29 zł) | 3.92 zł | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (2,986 zł) | 6,456 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (1,860 zł) | 4,668 zł | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (233 zł) | 1,066 zł | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (2,028 zł) | 3,817 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (1,504 zł) | 2,793 zł | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (206 zł) | 374 zł | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,700 (59 zł) | 54 zł | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (1,616 zł) | 1,718 zł | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (952 zł) | 456 zł | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,784 (23 zł) | 36 zł | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (23 zł) | 50 zł | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 35% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $27,426 (346 zł) | 307 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (210 zł) | 146 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,885 (541 zł) | 337 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (485 zł) | 380 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,387,590 (105,821 zł) | 117,106 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $287 (3.62 zł) | 7 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,375 (106 zł) | 110 zł | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (40 zł) | 31 zł | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (77 zł) | 164 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,735 (22 zł) | 22 zł | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (40 zł) | 49 zł | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 14% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Argentina | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (99 zł) | 101 zł | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (43 zł) | 59 zł | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (171 zł) | 252 zł | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (195 zł) | 192 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (36 zł) | 28 zł | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (4,386 zł) | 2,897 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (0.74 zł) | 0.47 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (115 zł) | 152 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,802 prices entered by 1,181 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Poland
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