Cost of living in Argentina compared to Sweden
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Argentina is 7% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $16,699 (180 kr) | 145 kr | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $11,028 (119 kr) | 101 kr | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,491 (38 kr) | 68 kr | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,547 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $3,156 (34 kr) | 41 kr | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,030 (33 kr) | 36 kr | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,049 (65 kr) | 56 kr | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,566 (28 kr) | 31 kr | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,516 (16 kr) | 19 kr | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,852 (20 kr) | 20 kr | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,410 (80 kr) | 116 kr | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,761 (30 kr) | 25 kr | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $898 (10 kr) | 17 kr | - 44% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Argentina is 53% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $877,041 (9,429 kr) | 21,059 kr | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $461,823 (4,965 kr) | 14,231 kr | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $100,720 (1,083 kr) | 750 kr | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $438,257 (4,712 kr) | 14,444 kr | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $282,943 (3,042 kr) | 10,113 kr | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $73,672 (792 kr) | 341 kr | + 133% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $24,067 (259 kr) | 284 kr | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $560,357 (6,024 kr) | 3,898 kr | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288,780 (3,105 kr) | 1,184 kr | + 162% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,092 (76 kr) | 59 kr | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $4,704 (51 kr) | 313 kr | - 84% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Argentina is 71% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $122,004 (1,312 kr) | 970 kr | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $91,438 (983 kr) | 442 kr | + 123% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $155,860 (1,676 kr) | 1,141 kr | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $131,314 (1,412 kr) | 1,310 kr | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $32,141,400 (345,548 kr) | 336,675 kr | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,064 (11 kr) | 18 kr | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $49,000 (527 kr) | 883 kr | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,483 (145 kr) | 73 kr | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $25,896 (278 kr) | 196 kr | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $23,007 (247 kr) | 309 kr | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (43 kr) | 131 kr | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,910 (31 kr) | 90 kr | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,199 (45 kr) | 85 kr | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,446 (37 kr) | 57 kr | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,904 (42 kr) | 29 kr | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $9,195 (99 kr) | 396 kr | - 75% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $35,504 (382 kr) | 421 kr | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $11,846 (127 kr) | 312 kr | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $72,920 (784 kr) | 639 kr | + 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $53,494 (575 kr) | 935 kr | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $9,027 (97 kr) | 220 kr | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,335 (47 kr) | 48 kr | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,996 (32 kr) | 66 kr | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (12,985 kr) | 5,355 kr | + 142% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (5.89 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 195% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,330 (315 kr) | 470 kr | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,991 (54 kr) | 72 kr | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,714 prices entered by 736 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 23% cheaper than in Sweden
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