Cost of living in Argentina compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 90% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,458 (43,620 Shilling) | 11,171 Shilling | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,711 (21,577 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $602 (7,596 Shilling) | 8,471 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $224 (2,821 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $432 (5,452 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $376 (4,744 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 374% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $789 (9,956 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $472 (5,956 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $242 (3,054 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $288 (3,635 Shilling) | 1,830 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,230 (15,519 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $422 (5,327 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $151 (1,904 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 26% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $143,999 (1,816,179 Shilling) | 1,000,000 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,449 (989,436 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,392 (118,450 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $97,570 (1,230,591 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $48,774 (615,154 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $8,693 (109,643 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,008 (37,934 Shilling) | 41,217 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $85,263 (1,075,380 Shilling) | 2,000,000 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,322 (521,170 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 421% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,191 (15,020 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $709 (8,937 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 743% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 743% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,063 (215,206 Shilling) | 24,996 Shilling | + 761% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,990 (151,227 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 704% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,699 (374,581 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 708% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $25,428 (320,714 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 1059% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 92% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,962,250 (62,586,082 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1465% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $180 (2,273 Shilling) | 2,813 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,472 (43,789 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,260 (15,896 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,033 (25,647 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,975 (37,521 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $910 (11,480 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $508 (6,406 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $680 (8,573 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $456 (5,745 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $413 (5,209 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,755 (22,136 Shilling) | 13,627 Shilling | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 182% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,437 (55,964 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,879 (23,693 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,667 (71,473 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,667 (84,090 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,350 (17,024 Shilling) | 13,936 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $829 (10,451 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $609 (7,677 Shilling) | 4,268 Shilling | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $192,920 (2,433,192 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 1117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (669 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 569% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $7,133 (89,964 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $459 (5,790 Shilling) | 6,369 Shilling | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,930 prices entered by 982 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 93% more expensive than in Tanzania
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