Cost of living in Argentina compared to Senegal
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 9% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,331 (10,596 Franc) | 6,969 Franc | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,566 (7,071 Franc) | 7,359 Franc | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,857 (2,358 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,547 (946 Franc) | 1,909 Franc | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,308 (2,022 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,863 (1,750 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,017 (3,679 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,660 (1,627 Franc) | 1,651 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,573 (962 Franc) | 800 Franc | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,089 (1,277 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,889 (4,212 Franc) | 8,705 Franc | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,942 (1,799 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,182 (723 Franc) | 423 Franc | + 71% | |
| 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 $891,605 (545,128 Franc) | 1,502,620 Franc | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $522,307 (319,339 Franc) | 836,041 Franc | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,711 (66,466 Franc) | 175,929 Franc | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $577,819 (353,279 Franc) | 845,364 Franc | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $353,055 (215,858 Franc) | 334,060 Franc | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $88,735 (54,252 Franc) | 83,158 Franc | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,885 (15,215 Franc) | 27,512 Franc | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $505,968 (309,349 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (177,867 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 256% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $12,715 (7,774 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,512 (2,758 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $136,047 (83,179 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $87,277 (53,361 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $166,773 (101,965 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (93,950 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 72% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (19,516,269 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,065 (651 Franc) | 990 Franc | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,190 (27,018 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (8,273 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (16,304 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,544 (15,618 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (3,061 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (1,805 Franc) | 3,294 Franc | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (3,270 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,659 (2,237 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,943 (2,411 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,039 (5,527 Franc) | 7,357 Franc | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 53% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $32,643 (19,958 Franc) | 24,326 Franc | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (7,054 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,537 (32,121 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (31,949 Franc) | 31,199 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,577 (5,244 Franc) | 5,085 Franc | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (2,873 Franc) | 2,523 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,459 (2,726 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (738,431 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (335 Franc) | 50 Franc | + 570% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (18,891 Franc) | 29,120 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,484 (2,741 Franc) | 933 Franc | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,094 prices entered by 647 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Senegal
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