Cost of living in Argentina compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 30% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $20,656 (﷼ 74) | ﷼ 35 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,237 (﷼ 47) | ﷼ 32 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,045 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 18 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,563 (﷼ 5.60) | ﷼ 6 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,237 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 15 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,002 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 6 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,708 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 17 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,639 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,918 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 5.17 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,073 (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,127 (﷼ 26) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,041 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 8 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,176 (﷼ 4.22) | ﷼ 3.74 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,003,610 (﷼ 3,598) | ﷼ 7,662 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $608,042 (﷼ 2,180) | ﷼ 4,463 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $129,933 (﷼ 466) | ﷼ 504 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $559,311 (﷼ 2,005) | ﷼ 4,819 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $429,472 (﷼ 1,540) | ﷼ 3,190 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,831 (﷼ 240) | ﷼ 718 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $28,145 (﷼ 101) | ﷼ 265 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $515,099 (﷼ 1,847) | ﷼ 1,043 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $230,096 (﷼ 825) | ﷼ 478 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,938 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 43 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,102 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 32 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 41% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $129,721 (﷼ 465) | ﷼ 193 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $69,831 (﷼ 250) | ﷼ 216 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,710 (﷼ 540) | ﷼ 422 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $134,921 (﷼ 484) | ﷼ 366 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 12% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,782,500 (﷼ 117,524) | ﷼ 92,343 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,135 (﷼ 4.07) | ﷼ 2.26 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,171 (﷼ 158) | ﷼ 159 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 30% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,480 (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 19 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $21,073 (﷼ 76) | ﷼ 112 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,210 (﷼ 98) | ﷼ 240 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,832 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 80 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,490 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 23 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,643 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 17 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,688 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 16 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,223 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 20 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $10,576 (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 36 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $42,842 (﷼ 154) | ﷼ 175 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $14,857 (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 125 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $46,761 (﷼ 168) | ﷼ 120 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $72,620 (﷼ 260) | ﷼ 234 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,275 (﷼ 37) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,099 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 19 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,751 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,308,270 (﷼ 4,690) | ﷼ 3,226 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $528 (﷼ 1.89) | ﷼ 0.35 | + 441% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $37,790 (﷼ 135) | ﷼ 407 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,507 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 26 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,156 prices entered by 696 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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