Cost of living in Argentina compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 24% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,449 (﷼ 69) | ﷼ 29 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,724 (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 29 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $601 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 15 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $227 (﷼ 4.57) | ﷼ 6 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 16 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $370 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $796 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 13 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $469 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 8 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $245 (﷼ 4.92) | ﷼ 4.23 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $298 (﷼ 5.99) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,236 (﷼ 25) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $426 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 9 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (﷼ 3.05) | ﷼ 2.43 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $141,432 (﷼ 2,845) | ﷼ 3,989 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,511 (﷼ 1,579) | ﷼ 2,865 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,033 (﷼ 202) | ﷼ 759 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $96,470 (﷼ 1,941) | ﷼ 2,838 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,242 (﷼ 970) | ﷼ 1,708 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,348 (﷼ 168) | ﷼ 660 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,992 (﷼ 60) | ﷼ 252 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $88,622 (﷼ 1,783) | ﷼ 2,261 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $40,569 (﷼ 816) | ﷼ 495 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,168 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 26 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $777 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 59 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $16,841 (﷼ 339) | ﷼ 175 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,030 (﷼ 242) | ﷼ 253 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,821 (﷼ 600) | ﷼ 414 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,715 (﷼ 517) | ﷼ 369 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,810,320 (﷼ 96,762) | ﷼ 90,334 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $182 (﷼ 3.66) | ﷼ 1.86 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,358 (﷼ 68) | ﷼ 149 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,192 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 13 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,130 (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 75 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,967 (﷼ 60) | ﷼ 196 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 35 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 22 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $714 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 19 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $458 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 11 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $411 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 19 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,722 (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 43 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,294 (﷼ 86) | ﷼ 169 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,910 (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 110 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (﷼ 109) | ﷼ 694 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,821 (﷼ 137) | ﷼ 217 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,353 (﷼ 27) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $812 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 18 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $607 (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $164,847 (﷼ 3,316) | ﷼ 3,669 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (﷼ 1.06) | ﷼ 0.55 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,769 (﷼ 136) | ﷼ 296 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 27 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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