Cost of living in Argentina compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $5,350 (€14) | €17 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,401 (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $1,185 (€3.03) | €3.86 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $457 (€1.17) | €1.03 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $1,270 (€3.24) | €3.11 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $928 (€2.37) | €2.27 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,803 (€4.60) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $902 (€2.30) | €1.90 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $501 (€1.28) | €1.34 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $586 (€1.50) | €1.06 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,264 (€5.78) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $1,044 (€2.67) | €2.03 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $324 (€0.83) | €1.02 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $300,024 (€766) | €1,321 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $170,183 (€435) | €892 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $22,040 (€56) | €122 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $196,959 (€503) | €840 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $130,967 (€334) | €622 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $14,243 (€36) | €81 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $5,890 (€15) | €27 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $162,244 (€414) | €336 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $87,160 (€223) | €103 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,975 (€5.05) | €8 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,561 (€3.99) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 43% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $35,822 (€91) | €78 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $20,768 (€53) | €32 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $49,417 (€126) | €84 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $42,528 (€109) | €88 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $13,054,100 (€33,339) | €27,016 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $318 (€0.81) | €1.64 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $10,771 (€28) | €30 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,836 (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $4,680 (€12) | €6 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $5,917 (€15) | €61 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,278 (€3.27) | €3.83 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $1,200 (€3.07) | €2.66 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,369 (€3.50) | €3.09 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $976 (€2.49) | €2.07 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $787 (€2.01) | €1.84 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,232 (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Argentina | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $10,386 (€27) | €33 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $4,317 (€11) | €16 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $48,531 (€124) | €61 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $16,149 (€41) | €47 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $3,048 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,582 (€4.04) | €2.66 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,130 (€2.89) | €4.49 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $374,204 (€956) | €520 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $90 (€0.23) | €0.15 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,303 (€24) | €48 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $978 (€2.50) | €5.24 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,650 prices entered by 1,948 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Spain
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