Cost of living in Argentina compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 31% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,641 (71 lei) | 52 lei | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,433 (44 lei) | 30 lei | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,195 (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $456 (5.78 lei) | 8 lei | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,266 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $912 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,773 (22 lei) | 21 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $891 (11 lei) | 4.99 lei | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $511 (6 lei) | 3.89 lei | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $591 (7 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,541 (32 lei) | 33 lei | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,074 (14 lei) | 8 lei | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $318 (4.03 lei) | 3.55 lei | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 7% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,024 (3,802 lei) | 3,130 lei | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 (2,157 lei) | 2,099 lei | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 (279 lei) | 660 lei | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 (2,496 lei) | 1,873 lei | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 (1,660 lei) | 1,310 lei | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 (181 lei) | 416 lei | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 (75 lei) | 38 lei | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 (2,056 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 (1,105 lei) | 609 lei | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 (25 lei) | 44 lei | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 (20 lei) | 38 lei | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 57% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 (454 lei) | 276 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 (263 lei) | 176 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,443 (627 lei) | 341 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (539 lei) | 382 lei | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 (165,433 lei) | 90,194 lei | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $323 (4.10 lei) | 7 lei | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 (136 lei) | 103 lei | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 (36 lei) | 36 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 (59 lei) | 30 lei | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (75 lei) | 206 lei | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (16 lei) | 25 lei | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 (15 lei) | 19 lei | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (17 lei) | 23 lei | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (12 lei) | 8 lei | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (10 lei) | 14 lei | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (41 lei) | 46 lei | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 33% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Argentina | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 (132 lei) | 124 lei | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 (55 lei) | 64 lei | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 (615 lei) | 134 lei | + 359% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 (205 lei) | 207 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 (39 lei) | 30 lei | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 (20 lei) | 11 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 (14 lei) | 10 lei | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (4,742 lei) | 3,500 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (1.14 lei) | 0.37 lei | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 (118 lei) | 170 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (12 lei) | 24 lei | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,615 prices entered by 1,005 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 23% more expensive than in Romania
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