Cost of living in Argentina compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 8% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,623 (SGD $30) | SGD $14 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,597 (SGD $17) | SGD $10 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,185 (SGD $5.24) | SGD $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,583 (SGD $1.98) | SGD $4.05 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,662 (SGD $4.58) | SGD $5.71 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,779 (SGD $3.48) | SGD $4.02 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,041 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,557 (SGD $3.20) | SGD $5.66 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,605 (SGD $2.01) | SGD $3.08 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,044 (SGD $2.56) | SGD $5.61 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,392 (SGD $9) | SGD $35 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,393 (SGD $4.25) | SGD $2.83 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,013 (SGD $1.27) | SGD $2.82 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 77% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $986,672 (SGD $1,235) | SGD $7,645 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $593,244 (SGD $742) | SGD $4,241 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,954 (SGD $123) | SGD $184 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $653,318 (SGD $817) | SGD $3,888 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $437,429 (SGD $547) | SGD $3,018 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $64,317 (SGD $80) | SGD $102 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,253 (SGD $25) | SGD $50 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $409,842 (SGD $513) | SGD $599 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $233,066 (SGD $292) | SGD $312 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $9,006 (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,044 (SGD $8) | SGD $21 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 29% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $108,834 (SGD $136) | SGD $111 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,625 (SGD $90) | SGD $63 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,565 (SGD $188) | SGD $145 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $135,557 (SGD $170) | SGD $167 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $27,674,400 (SGD $34,629) | SGD $160,070 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,233 (SGD $1.54) | SGD $2.82 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,335 (SGD $49) | SGD $93 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (SGD $20) | SGD $12 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,720 (SGD $36) | SGD $74 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,285 (SGD $5.36) | SGD $7 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,751 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.00 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,530 (SGD $4.42) | SGD $2.80 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,759 (SGD $4.70) | SGD $9 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,833 (SGD $21) | SGD $32 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Argentina | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $36,729 (SGD $46) | SGD $45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $24,978 (SGD $31) | SGD $29 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,924 (SGD $76) | SGD $90 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $73,218 (SGD $92) | SGD $135 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $11,515 (SGD $14) | SGD $24 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,736 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,152 (SGD $5.20) | SGD $11 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,039,470 (SGD $1,301) | SGD $922 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $592 (SGD $0.74) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,574 (SGD $45) | SGD $186 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,977 (SGD $4.98) | SGD $16 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,831 prices entered by 630 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
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