Cost of living in Argentina compared to Senegal
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,667 (10,847 Franc) | 6,969 Franc | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,917 (6,703 Franc) | 7,359 Franc | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,526 (2,165 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,507 (925 Franc) | 1,909 Franc | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,205 (1,968 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,143 (1,930 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,171 (3,789 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,281 (1,401 Franc) | 1,651 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,305 (801 Franc) | 800 Franc | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,672 (1,027 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,641 (4,078 Franc) | 8,705 Franc | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,688 (1,651 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,034 (635 Franc) | 423 Franc | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,104,440 (678,093 Franc) | 1,502,620 Franc | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $536,796 (329,577 Franc) | 836,041 Franc | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $87,662 (53,822 Franc) | 175,929 Franc | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $506,962 (311,260 Franc) | 845,364 Franc | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (192,711 Franc) | 334,060 Franc | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (29,208 Franc) | 83,158 Franc | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $22,105 (13,572 Franc) | 27,512 Franc | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $519,514 (318,966 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288,864 (177,354 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 255% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,122 (3,759 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (3,084 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 4% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,781 (64,946 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (53,084 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $155,870 (95,700 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $138,046 (84,756 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,077,100 (18,466,448 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,072 (658 Franc) | 990 Franc | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,387 (24,183 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,147 (9,300 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $32,989 (20,255 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $22,497 (13,812 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (2,470 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,459 (1,509 Franc) | 3,294 Franc | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,223 (2,593 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,510 (2,155 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,904 (2,397 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,335 (5,117 Franc) | 7,357 Franc | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 49% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $34,030 (20,894 Franc) | 24,326 Franc | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $10,914 (6,701 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (48,963 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $54,119 (33,228 Franc) | 31,199 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (5,520 Franc) | 5,085 Franc | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,953 (3,041 Franc) | 2,523 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (1,925 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (741,535 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (336 Franc) | 50 Franc | + 573% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,260 (18,579 Franc) | 35,023 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,909 (3,014 Franc) | 933 Franc | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,926 prices entered by 633 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Senegal
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