Cost of living in Argentina compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $4,558 (142 kr) | 138 kr | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (94 kr) | 98 kr | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (31 kr) | 72 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (30 kr) | 43 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (20 kr) | 37 kr | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (46 kr) | 56 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (20 kr) | 30 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (13 kr) | 14 kr | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (63 kr) | 120 kr | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (23 kr) | 24 kr | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (8 kr) | 20 kr | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (7,367 kr) | 20,714 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (4,590 kr) | 14,675 kr | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (576 kr) | 2,161 kr | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (5,004 kr) | 13,744 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (3,712 kr) | 9,774 kr | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (508 kr) | 1,410 kr | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (145 kr) | 328 kr | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (3,988 kr) | 4,739 kr | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (2,349 kr) | 1,437 kr | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (55 kr) | 113 kr | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (57 kr) | 261 kr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 8% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (875 kr) | 916 kr | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (519 kr) | 440 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (1,313 kr) | 1,029 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (1,196 kr) | 1,461 kr | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (259,222 kr) | 341,519 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (263 kr) | 891 kr | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (60 kr) | 70 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (99 kr) | 211 kr | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (189 kr) | 252 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (50 kr) | 37 kr | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (28 kr) | 34 kr | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (44 kr) | 37 kr | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (26 kr) | 32 kr | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (22 kr) | 19 kr | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (100 kr) | 289 kr | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Argentina | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (243 kr) | 467 kr | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (105 kr) | 310 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (423 kr) | 1,140 kr | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (480 kr) | 898 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (89 kr) | 145 kr | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (47 kr) | 44 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (34 kr) | 71 kr | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (10,822 kr) | 7,556 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (1.83 kr) | 1.96 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (285 kr) | 445 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (31 kr) | 68 kr | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,376 prices entered by 1,089 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 46% cheaper than in Sweden
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