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 $631 (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $451 (CHF 4.58) | CHF 14 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $151 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 13 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (CHF 0.68) | CHF 1.59 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $143 (CHF 1.46) | CHF 8 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 3.80 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $273 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 11 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $103 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 3.85 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $49 (CHF 0.50) | CHF 2.39 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $80 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 2.11 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 15 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $145 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.48 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $39 (CHF 0.40) | CHF 2.62 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 82% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $36,839 (CHF 374) | CHF 2,797 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $23,854 (CHF 242) | CHF 2,185 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,442 (CHF 45) | CHF 166 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,903 (CHF 253) | CHF 1,637 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $16,320 (CHF 166) | CHF 1,195 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,492 (CHF 35) | CHF 94 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,429 (CHF 15) | CHF 40 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,400 (CHF 360) | CHF 426 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,949 (CHF 152) | CHF 127 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $349 (CHF 3.54) | CHF 15 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $262 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 29 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,860 (CHF 39) | CHF 108 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,403 (CHF 24) | CHF 62 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,812 (CHF 69) | CHF 128 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,666 (CHF 58) | CHF 167 | - 66% | |
| 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 $2,023,980 (CHF 20,557) | CHF 27,665 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 1.48 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,562 (CHF 16) | CHF 87 | - 82% | |
| 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 $289 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 16 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $618 (CHF 6) | CHF 24 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,172 (CHF 12) | CHF 98 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $260 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $163 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 4.74 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $219 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 5.27 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $114 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 3.63 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $129 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 4.67 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $505 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 39 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,315 (CHF 13) | CHF 75 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $673 (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,186 (CHF 22) | CHF 251 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,201 (CHF 22) | CHF 108 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $404 (CHF 4.11) | CHF 16 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $167 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 5.06 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $154 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $66,358 (CHF 674) | CHF 464 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (CHF 0.18) | CHF 0.33 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,988 (CHF 20) | CHF 99 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $171 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland
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