Cost of living in Argentina compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $459 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 26 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $335 (CHF 4.23) | CHF 14 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $126 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 12 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $58 (CHF 0.73) | CHF 1.55 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $109 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 8 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $64 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 3.90 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $247 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 11 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $72 (CHF 0.91) | CHF 3.64 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $38 (CHF 0.48) | CHF 2.92 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 (CHF 0.86) | CHF 2.12 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $243 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 15 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $121 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.55 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $35 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 2.41 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 82% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $30,054 (CHF 379) | CHF 2,992 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $19,973 (CHF 252) | CHF 2,093 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,893 (CHF 49) | CHF 184 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,319 (CHF 269) | CHF 1,643 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $14,269 (CHF 180) | CHF 1,230 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,039 (CHF 38) | CHF 125 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,267 (CHF 16) | CHF 40 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $25,297 (CHF 319) | CHF 539 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $10,232 (CHF 129) | CHF 112 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $315 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 14 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $203 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 31 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,029 (CHF 38) | CHF 115 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,026 (CHF 26) | CHF 56 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,797 (CHF 61) | CHF 129 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $4,367 (CHF 55) | CHF 197 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,419,320 (CHF 17,904) | CHF 32,449 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $57 (CHF 0.72) | CHF 1.58 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,332 (CHF 17) | CHF 77 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 15 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $549 (CHF 7) | CHF 45 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $966 (CHF 12) | CHF 97 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $236 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 5.20 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $134 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 4.16 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $197 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 4.69 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $100 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 3.53 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $113 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 3.96 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $419 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 36 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,058 (CHF 13) | CHF 79 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $581 (CHF 7) | CHF 37 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,820 (CHF 23) | CHF 120 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,720 (CHF 22) | CHF 115 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $338 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 18 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $137 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 5.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $130 (CHF 1.64) | CHF 7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $48,708 (CHF 614) | CHF 478 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $14 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.37 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,754 (CHF 22) | CHF 98 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $133 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland
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