Cost of living in Argentina compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is about the same as in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $652 (16,308 Shilling) | 14,277 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $471 (11,784 Shilling) | 7,454 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $156 (3,905 Shilling) | 6,318 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $68 (1,705 Shilling) | 1,848 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $146 (3,658 Shilling) | 5,511 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $89 (2,237 Shilling) | 2,308 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $282 (7,066 Shilling) | 3,956 Shilling | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $108 (2,706 Shilling) | 3,370 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $51 (1,287 Shilling) | 1,153 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $82 (2,059 Shilling) | 2,348 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $290 (7,256 Shilling) | 12,676 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (3,676 Shilling) | 1,755 Shilling | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $40 (990 Shilling) | 1,459 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $37,840 (946,939 Shilling) | 1,692,620 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $24,596 (615,513 Shilling) | 654,101 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,425 (110,727 Shilling) | 160,135 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $26,298 (658,103 Shilling) | 1,637,760 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $17,124 (428,538 Shilling) | 644,652 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,519 (88,068 Shilling) | 307,982 Shilling | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,437 (35,952 Shilling) | 69,990 Shilling | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $36,315 (908,776 Shilling) | 794,737 Shilling | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,909 (398,115 Shilling) | 238,410 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (9,047 Shilling) | 5,049 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $270 (6,765 Shilling) | 7,649 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 280% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 280% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,059 (101,565 Shilling) | 26,327 Shilling | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,626 (65,712 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 250% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,488 (187,376 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 304% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,163 (154,219 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 457% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 81% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,090,860 (52,323,790 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (1,800 Shilling) | 2,216 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,636 (40,937 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 9% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $298 (7,458 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $629 (15,742 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,229 (30,764 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (6,951 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $170 (4,248 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $228 (5,711 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $119 (2,975 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $135 (3,384 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $520 (13,014 Shilling) | 13,930 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 38% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,389 (34,752 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $698 (17,462 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,334 (58,421 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,303 (57,639 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $429 (10,735 Shilling) | 14,005 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $172 (4,300 Shilling) | 4,797 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $161 (4,040 Shilling) | 4,139 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $67,248 (1,682,882 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 741% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $19 (475 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,066 (51,709 Shilling) | 61,101 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $181 (4,528 Shilling) | 4,564 Shilling | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,965 prices entered by 1,360 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Argentina is 5% more expensive than in Tanzania
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