Cost of living in Argentina compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 109% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $17,667 (49,415 Shilling) | 7,078 Shilling | + 598% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $10,917 (30,535 Shilling) | 9,638 Shilling | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $3,526 (9,862 Shilling) | 10,089 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,507 (4,214 Shilling) | 2,855 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,205 (8,965 Shilling) | 4,201 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $3,143 (8,790 Shilling) | 3,906 Shilling | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,171 (17,262 Shilling) | 13,250 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,281 (6,381 Shilling) | 4,104 Shilling | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,305 (3,651 Shilling) | 2,622 Shilling | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,672 (4,677 Shilling) | 5,836 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $6,641 (18,576 Shilling) | 19,382 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,688 (7,520 Shilling) | 2,681 Shilling | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,034 (2,893 Shilling) | 1,552 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $1,104,440 (3,089,183 Shilling) | 1,783,180 Shilling | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $536,796 (1,501,449 Shilling) | 1,244,880 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $87,662 (245,195 Shilling) | 218,348 Shilling | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $506,962 (1,418,002 Shilling) | 1,672,570 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,877 (877,932 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $47,573 (133,065 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $22,105 (61,828 Shilling) | 47,929 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $519,514 (1,453,111 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $288,864 (807,969 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $6,122 (17,124 Shilling) | 20,012 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $5,023 (14,050 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 324% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 324% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $105,781 (295,876 Shilling) | 18,202 Shilling | + 1526% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $86,460 (241,834 Shilling) | 78,641 Shilling | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $155,870 (435,977 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 358% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $138,046 (386,123 Shilling) | 53,184 Shilling | + 626% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 101% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $30,077,100 (84,127,387 Shilling) | 42,500,700 Shilling | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,072 (2,997 Shilling) | 3,200 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,387 (110,169 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 267% | |
| Personal Care | + 246% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 246% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,147 (42,367 Shilling) | 3,499 Shilling | + 1111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $32,989 (92,273 Shilling) | 4,260 Shilling | + 2066% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $22,497 (62,925 Shilling) | 43,402 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $4,024 (11,254 Shilling) | 4,402 Shilling | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,459 (6,877 Shilling) | 6,879 Shilling | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $4,223 (11,811 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,510 (9,818 Shilling) | 1,621 Shilling | + 506% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,904 (10,921 Shilling) | 2,600 Shilling | + 320% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $8,570 (23,971 Shilling) | 11,936 Shilling | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 27% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $34,030 (95,184 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $10,914 (30,526 Shilling) | 18,408 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $79,747 (223,058 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 458% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $54,119 (151,375 Shilling) | 64,935 Shilling | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $8,990 (25,146 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 325% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $4,953 (13,854 Shilling) | 5,899 Shilling | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $3,136 (8,772 Shilling) | 2,446 Shilling | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,207,770 (3,378,203 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $548 (1,533 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $30,260 (84,639 Shilling) | 84,950 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,909 (13,731 Shilling) | 5,272 Shilling | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,987 prices entered by 649 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 77% more expensive than in Tanzania
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