Cost of living in Argentina compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $1,679 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,098 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $392 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 13 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $150 (CHF 1.07) | CHF 1.66 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $312 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 8 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $224 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 3.96 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $687 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $222 (CHF 1.58) | CHF 3.60 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $114 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.18 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $197 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.94 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $754 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 14 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $264 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.44 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $93 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 2.68 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $91,985 (CHF 655) | CHF 3,452 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $58,081 (CHF 414) | CHF 2,615 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,988 (CHF 50) | CHF 115 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $59,840 (CHF 426) | CHF 1,938 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $38,630 (CHF 275) | CHF 1,537 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,659 (CHF 40) | CHF 44 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,546 (CHF 18) | CHF 49 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $57,658 (CHF 411) | CHF 474 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $33,671 (CHF 240) | CHF 124 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $782 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 7 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $560 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 35 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $11,044 (CHF 79) | CHF 106 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $6,995 (CHF 50) | CHF 49 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $20,036 (CHF 143) | CHF 113 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $16,351 (CHF 116) | CHF 183 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,395,740 (CHF 31,319) | CHF 30,010 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $133 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.97 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,610 (CHF 19) | CHF 80 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $656 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 17 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,113 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,237 (CHF 16) | CHF 120 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $506 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 4.82 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $358 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 3.82 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $422 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 3.48 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $260 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 2.57 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $257 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.05 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,189 (CHF 8) | CHF 49 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $2,987 (CHF 21) | CHF 66 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,403 (CHF 10) | CHF 39 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $3,760 (CHF 27) | CHF 95 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,739 (CHF 34) | CHF 113 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $874 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $395 (CHF 2.82) | CHF 4.99 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $365 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $105,177 (CHF 749) | CHF 693 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $27 (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.22 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $3,920 (CHF 28) | CHF 87 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $397 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland
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