Cost of living in Argentina compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 118% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $23,623 (58,577 Shilling) | 12,302 Shilling | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $13,597 (33,716 Shilling) | 8,451 Shilling | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,185 (10,377 Shilling) | 11,190 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,583 (3,924 Shilling) | 4,500 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $3,662 (9,081 Shilling) | 5,326 Shilling | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,779 (6,890 Shilling) | 3,843 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,041 (14,979 Shilling) | 19,552 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,557 (6,339 Shilling) | 4,104 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,605 (3,980 Shilling) | 2,622 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,044 (5,068 Shilling) | 2,009 Shilling | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,392 (18,329 Shilling) | 23,472 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,393 (8,415 Shilling) | 2,167 Shilling | + 288% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,013 (2,512 Shilling) | 1,488 Shilling | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 44% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $986,672 (2,446,579 Shilling) | 1,297,780 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $593,244 (1,471,024 Shilling) | 487,138 Shilling | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $97,954 (242,888 Shilling) | 128,282 Shilling | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $653,318 (1,619,985 Shilling) | 869,187 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $437,429 (1,084,661 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $64,317 (159,481 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $20,253 (50,221 Shilling) | 64,659 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $409,842 (1,016,255 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $233,066 (577,917 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $9,006 (22,331 Shilling) | 25,506 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $6,044 (14,986 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 269% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 269% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $108,834 (269,868 Shilling) | 22,603 Shilling | + 1094% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,625 (177,604 Shilling) | 78,641 Shilling | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,565 (373,345 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 292% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $135,557 (336,131 Shilling) | 53,184 Shilling | + 532% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 70% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $27,674,400 (68,622,190 Shilling) | 42,500,700 Shilling | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,233 (3,057 Shilling) | 3,200 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $39,335 (97,537 Shilling) | 36,792 Shilling | + 165% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 88% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,571 (21,253 Shilling) | 12,188 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $16,032 (39,753 Shilling) | 10,547 Shilling | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $28,720 (71,214 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $7,499 (18,594 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $4,285 (10,625 Shilling) | 8,373 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,751 (14,259 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,530 (8,753 Shilling) | 4,711 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,759 (9,321 Shilling) | 5,050 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $16,833 (41,740 Shilling) | 12,832 Shilling | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Argentina | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $36,729 (91,073 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $24,978 (61,936 Shilling) | 18,408 Shilling | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $60,924 (151,068 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $73,218 (181,554 Shilling) | 64,935 Shilling | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $11,515 (28,554 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 382% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,736 (14,224 Shilling) | 5,264 Shilling | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,152 (10,295 Shilling) | 2,192 Shilling | + 370% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $1,039,470 (2,577,498 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $592 (1,468 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $35,574 (88,209 Shilling) | 84,950 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $3,977 (9,860 Shilling) | 5,220 Shilling | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,418 prices entered by 565 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 69% more expensive than in Tanzania
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