Cost of living in Argentina compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 6% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,331 (€16) | €18 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,566 (€11) | €10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,857 (€3.61) | €3.85 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,547 (€1.45) | €1.04 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,308 (€3.10) | €2.88 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,863 (€2.68) | €2.06 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,017 (€5.63) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,660 (€2.49) | €2.04 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,573 (€1.47) | €1.50 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,089 (€1.96) | €1.14 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,889 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,942 (€2.75) | €2.08 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,182 (€1.11) | €1.03 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $891,605 (€834) | €1,478 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $522,307 (€489) | €1,004 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $108,711 (€102) | €112 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $577,819 (€541) | €936 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $353,055 (€330) | €682 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $88,735 (€83) | €77 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,885 (€23) | €27 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $505,968 (€473) | €315 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $290,918 (€272) | €92 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $12,715 (€12) | €7 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,512 (€4.22) | €12 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 107% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $136,047 (€127) | €74 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $87,277 (€82) | €32 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $166,773 (€156) | €85 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $153,664 (€144) | €91 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $31,920,600 (€29,872) | €26,530 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,063 (€0.99) | €1.55 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,190 (€41) | €28 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,531 (€13) | €9 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $26,667 (€25) | €9 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $25,716 (€24) | €58 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $5,007 (€4.69) | €4.03 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,953 (€2.76) | €2.84 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,348 (€5.00) | €2.90 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,659 (€3.42) | €1.81 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,943 (€3.69) | €2.19 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,039 (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $32,643 (€31) | €36 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,537 (€11) | €17 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $52,537 (€49) | €51 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $52,255 (€49) | €50 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,577 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,698 (€4.40) | €2.87 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,459 (€4.17) | €4.54 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (€1,130) | €535 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (€0.51) | €0.31 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,899 (€29) | €50 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,484 (€4.20) | €5.40 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,609 prices entered by 1,565 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 4% more expensive than in Spain
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