Cost of living in Argentina compared to Tanzania
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $555 (16,015 Shilling) | 6,638 Shilling | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $401 (11,581 Shilling) | 5,431 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $138 (3,990 Shilling) | 6,142 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (1,829 Shilling) | 1,646 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $130 (3,747 Shilling) | 4,952 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $78 (2,254 Shilling) | 2,428 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $260 (7,515 Shilling) | 3,956 Shilling | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $87 (2,524 Shilling) | 3,370 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $43 (1,253 Shilling) | 1,153 Shilling | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $75 (2,168 Shilling) | 2,348 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $264 (7,620 Shilling) | 13,449 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $137 (3,940 Shilling) | 2,017 Shilling | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (1,065 Shilling) | 1,542 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $34,424 (993,583 Shilling) | 2,754,390 Shilling | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $22,162 (639,665 Shilling) | 611,806 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,230 (122,087 Shilling) | 144,906 Shilling | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $24,062 (694,520 Shilling) | 1,500,000 Shilling | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,419 (445,036 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,302 (95,302 Shilling) | 307,982 Shilling | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,386 (40,016 Shilling) | 69,990 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $31,537 (910,274 Shilling) | 794,737 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $13,208 (381,231 Shilling) | 238,410 Shilling | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $335 (9,677 Shilling) | 5,049 Shilling | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $241 (6,962 Shilling) | 16,350 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 275% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 275% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,556 (102,624 Shilling) | 26,327 Shilling | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,260 (65,226 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,007 (173,392 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 274% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,185 (149,660 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 441% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 80% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,802,310 (52,020,837 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 1201% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $63 (1,818 Shilling) | 2,328 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,467 (42,335 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 13% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $272 (7,848 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $588 (16,962 Shilling) | 24,000 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,114 (32,152 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $250 (7,230 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $153 (4,416 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $210 (6,068 Shilling) | 5,252 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $111 (3,198 Shilling) | 3,036 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $121 (3,498 Shilling) | 1,772 Shilling | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $467 (13,492 Shilling) | 13,930 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 89% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,217 (35,120 Shilling) | 17,784 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $624 (18,005 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,152 (62,122 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,044 (59,010 Shilling) | 61,851 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $379 (10,939 Shilling) | 11,703 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $150 (4,333 Shilling) | 4,797 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $145 (4,185 Shilling) | 2,898 Shilling | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $59,748 (1,724,543 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 762% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $17 (484 Shilling) | 120 Shilling | + 303% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,900 (54,826 Shilling) | 61,101 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $155 (4,486 Shilling) | 4,921 Shilling | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 10% more expensive than in Tanzania
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