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 $3,044 (9,198 Franc) | 6,274 Franc | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,998 (6,039 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $653 (1,975 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $260 (786 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $542 (1,639 Franc) | 1,422 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $375 (1,134 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $794 (2,399 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $476 (1,439 Franc) | 2,468 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 (733 Franc) | 945 Franc | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $324 (979 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,523 (4,602 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $482 (1,456 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $161 (486 Franc) | 600 Franc | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $135,911 (410,736 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,323 (260,876 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,401 (31,432 Franc) | 65,121 Franc | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $91,242 (275,743 Franc) | 900,000 Franc | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $55,216 (166,867 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,604 (29,024 Franc) | 56,353 Franc | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,942 (14,936 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $89,690 (271,050 Franc) | 190,000 Franc | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $45,911 (138,748 Franc) | 95,000 Franc | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,450 (4,383 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $843 (2,548 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is about the same as in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $19,144 (57,854 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,393 (34,431 Franc) | 45,000 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $32,674 (98,742 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,129 (78,963 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 78% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,120,370 (18,496,338 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $218 (659 Franc) | 1,039 Franc | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,028 (12,173 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,588 (4,800 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,056 (6,212 Franc) | 7,301 Franc | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,547 (10,720 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $923 (2,788 Franc) | 3,160 Franc | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $514 (1,554 Franc) | 2,847 Franc | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $691 (2,088 Franc) | 1,944 Franc | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $493 (1,489 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $446 (1,348 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,762 (5,324 Franc) | 10,872 Franc | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Argentina | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,554 (13,764 Franc) | 21,370 Franc | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,158 (6,521 Franc) | 14,000 Franc | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,888 (23,839 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,815 (20,595 Franc) | 37,580 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,444 (4,365 Franc) | 4,726 Franc | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $940 (2,842 Franc) | 2,242 Franc | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $657 (1,985 Franc) | 2,222 Franc | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $266,473 (805,307 Franc) | 750,000 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $58 (174 Franc) | 85 Franc | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,331 (19,134 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $555 (1,677 Franc) | 655 Franc | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,352 prices entered by 1,097 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in Senegal
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