Cost of living in Argentina compared to Slovakia
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Argentina | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,041 (€14) | €10 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,987 (€9) | €6 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $653 (€2.90) | €4.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $258 (€1.15) | €0.73 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $561 (€2.49) | €3.01 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $377 (€1.67) | €9 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $794 (€3.52) | €5.99 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $471 (€2.09) | €1.16 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $243 (€1.08) | €1.05 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $324 (€1.44) | €0.85 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,493 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $479 (€2.13) | €1.43 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $161 (€0.71) | €0.86 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 41% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Argentina | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $130,836 (€581) | €997 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $86,164 (€382) | €635 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $10,401 (€46) | €200 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $92,970 (€413) | €835 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $55,216 (€245) | €501 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $9,604 (€43) | €67 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,682 (€21) | €11 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $89,690 (€398) | €344 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $45,911 (€204) | €169 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,450 (€6) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $830 (€3.68) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Argentina | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $18,713 (€83) | €81 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,590 (€51) | €80 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $32,586 (€145) | €100 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $26,129 (€116) | €80 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Argentina | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $5,900,830 (€26,195) | €24,454 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $216 (€0.96) | €1.70 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,726 (€17) | €33 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
| Argentina | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,588 (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,056 (€9) | €4.79 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $3,523 (€16) | €50 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $923 (€4.10) | €2.44 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $514 (€2.28) | €3.76 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $691 (€3.07) | €2.91 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $522 (€2.32) | €1.46 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $446 (€1.98) | €2.08 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,761 (€8) | €21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
| Argentina | Slovakia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,569 (€20) | €27 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,158 (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $7,888 (€35) | €162 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,815 (€30) | €46 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,456 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $932 (€4.14) | €2.19 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $664 (€2.95) | €2.00 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $266,473 (€1,183) | €293 | + 304% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $58 (€0.26) | €0.11 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,413 (€28) | €30 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $555 (€2.46) | €4.74 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Slovakia
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