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 $4,558 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $3,018 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $992 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $391 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 1.73 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $977 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 8 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $639 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 4.49 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $1,471 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $645 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 4.28 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $422 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 2.43 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $474 (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.14 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $2,036 (CHF 5.31) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $731 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.75 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $257 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.66 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $236,666 (CHF 618) | CHF 3,746 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $147,449 (CHF 385) | CHF 2,813 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $18,501 (CHF 48) | CHF 231 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $160,740 (CHF 420) | CHF 2,181 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $119,249 (CHF 311) | CHF 1,591 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $16,328 (CHF 43) | CHF 125 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $4,663 (CHF 12) | CHF 55 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $128,101 (CHF 334) | CHF 472 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $75,441 (CHF 197) | CHF 110 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,775 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 20 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $1,845 (CHF 4.82) | CHF 31 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $28,121 (CHF 73) | CHF 111 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $16,659 (CHF 43) | CHF 63 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $42,183 (CHF 110) | CHF 121 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $38,430 (CHF 100) | CHF 190 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $8,326,990 (CHF 21,734) | CHF 37,102 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $288 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.86 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $8,449 (CHF 22) | CHF 79 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 71% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,919 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $3,182 (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $6,068 (CHF 16) | CHF 211 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $1,591 (CHF 4.15) | CHF 5.94 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $889 (CHF 2.32) | CHF 4.15 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $1,422 (CHF 3.71) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $821 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 3.09 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $708 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 3.81 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $3,198 (CHF 8) | CHF 53 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Argentina | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $7,822 (CHF 20) | CHF 79 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $3,383 (CHF 9) | CHF 38 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $13,573 (CHF 35) | CHF 139 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $15,418 (CHF 40) | CHF 126 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $2,850 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $1,513 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 5.21 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $1,105 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $347,640 (CHF 907) | CHF 702 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $59 (CHF 0.15) | CHF 0.33 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $9,148 (CHF 24) | CHF 88 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $983 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 9 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,164 prices entered by 1,112 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland
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